Blenny Compatibility

[Charcole]

Hi, I'm in the process of setting up a 55 gallon FOWLR and I was wondering -- is it possible to house a bicolor blenny and a lawnmower blenny together? Please say yes! ray: (There won't be any gobies or other fish of similar shape and size and there'll be plenty of live rock.)

 

[TJ's Reef]

It's always possible, and better chances if both introduced as juveniles and at the same time into QT then to Display. I've had this combination a few times and has worked for me.

Cheers, Todd

 

[Charcole]

Thanks for the info and quick reply!

 

[fletch999]

I have a Yellow Fang Blenny and a Starry Blenny with no problems at all. I was told as long as they have different body shapes you will be fine.

 

[Charcole]

Great! -- Is it best to introduce them at the same time or separately?

 

[fletch999]

I put the starry(he is bigger) in a few months after the fang. I have a 75 gallon BTW. The Fang blenny has a swim bladder so he always swimming, the starry does not and is usually resting on rocks, so I think this helps alot. I have not noticed any problems between the 2 at all. the starry picks on other fish though.

 

[Charcole]

Thanks so much you guys! :angel:

 

[Dalmatia]

Should be ok, even if they fight it won't be till death like other fish, just to establish a territory. That's mainly with other blennies or gobies