Barnacle Blennies

saltyhog · Jan 3, 2018

Does anyone keep these? I recently got two for my IM Fusion tank and they are fascinating. They have to be one of the fastest creatures on the face of the planet for 1 foot (6 inches out and back). So fast my Watchman Goby is having to scramble to get something to eat!

mta_morrow · Jan 3, 2018

I have only ever watched videos and they make me want to get a group for my new build!

mta_morrow · Jan 3, 2018

And video at feeding time would be great for you to post!

eatbreakfast · Jan 3, 2018

One of the very first saltwater fish I ever kept. Looks like a muppet with those eyes with the orange outline. Behaves like a rock dwelling jawfish, and that zipping out for food is fantastic.

Later I kept a colony of those guys. They would squabble for desirable holes in the rocks, but were incredibly entertaining.

saltyhog · Jan 3, 2018

I'll try to get a video tomorrow night!

saltyhog · Jan 4, 2018

Didn't realize how hard it was to video with one hand and feed with the other. Forgive the algae issues. Gives you an idea how ridiculous fast these guys are. Makes my watchman look like a slug!

KMench · Jan 4, 2018

Holy cow! You weren't kidding about them being fast.

mta_morrow · Jan 4, 2018

Wait..... what? Guess I will be getting a couple! That’s pretty cool

ArowanaLover1902 · Apr 23, 2018

Just bought three today, I'm really happy with them, already found homes and are eating. I think I want more (maybe around 20) and no other fish from no one, I want a real colony.

Katrina71 · Apr 23, 2018

I think I'm in love!

saltyhog · Apr 23, 2018

I moved those guys to my 6 foot tank a while back and replaced them in the nano with a couple of Panamic barnacle blennies. The are smaller and more colorful than the bigger Eyebrow blennies. Very interesting fish and very easy to keep.

ArowanaLover1902 · Apr 23, 2018

Btw mine are with a watchman goby too and he's struggling to keep up with them. They've each taken up residence in different areas, my rock is so porous (thanks @reefcleaners) that they are literally inside of it. They just sit there with their heads poking out waiting for food. They seem to hide at night though.