Blenny in 20g?

[Dark_Knightt]

Hey so ive recently just thought about getting an orange spotted blenny for my 20g tank. Is 20g okay for one?

 

[Spare time]

Yes as long as you don't have too many fish. They are perchers more than active swimmers so swimming space isn't too much of a concern.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Yes as long as you don't have too many fish. They are perchers more than active swimmers so swimming space isn't too much of a concern.

Ok i currently only have 2 ocellaris clowns so it should be fine right?

 

[Reef.]

Ok i currently only have 2 ocellaris clowns so it should be fine right?

yes but be ready if its a picky eater, they are classed as herbivores but may eat other things, a small tank is not going to allow it to pick on the rock much so have a good supply of foods ready to get it eating.

 

[Uncle99]

It’s fine with clowns.
You are pushing the envelope a bit with a 20g
Must have a mature tank for long term success.

 

[NitrateKillah]

Bleenies are bums dude....

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Bleenies are bums dude....

Id get a mandarin dragonet but some tell me they work in 20g and other say they dont.

 

[Pbh-reef]

I would recommend against that blenny for 20 they are a bit too big and can be territorial. A tailspot or bicolor blenny are better choices for that size tank

a mandarin in a 20 is not sustainable

 

[Reef.]

Id get a mandarin dragonet but some tell me they work in 20g and other say they dont.

Who ever told you that, I bet they don’t have a mandarin, people with a 100g tank can struggle to keep a mandarin a live.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

Who ever told you that, I bet they don’t have a mandarin, people with a 100g tank can struggle to keep a mandarin a live.

Ive also thought about yellow watchman gobies. I really like those lil dudes

 

[Fink]

Ive also thought about yellow watchman gobies. I really like those lil dudes

I want a watchman for my nano as well, but they are 50 bucks at my LFS... not worth it

 

[Reef.]

Ive also thought about yellow watchman gobies. I really like those lil dudes

me too, get the shrimp to go with it. As long as you don’t mind them digging in your sand that is lol

 

[Pbh-reef]

A watchman goby and shrimp is a great choice.

 

[hds4216]

I would look into a tailspot blenny, they stay much smaller.

 

[Dark_Knightt]

I want a watchman for my nano as well, but they are 50 bucks at my LFS... not worth it

good to know

 

[Dark_Knightt]

I would look into a tailspot blenny, they stay much smaller.

I really like the colour on those