Help me pick a blenny!

[ReeferReefer]

I have a IM Nuvo 30L. It is a bare bottom softie/anemone tank.

I am thinking about stocking options. I plan on doing a pair of clowns, a royal gramma, a wrasse of some sort and a blenny.

I can not decide on what blenny to go with though.

Top contenders are Tail Spot Blenny, Starry Blenny and Midas Blenny. I have kept Tail Spot and Starry before.

Any insight on what would be a good fit for the tank? Algae control is a factor to consider as well. Any other cool Blenny recommendations?

 

[Butuz]

Have you considered a barnacle blenny?

 

[ReeferReefer]

Have you considered a barnacle blenny?

I have not! I am aware of their existence but I'll have to do some research!

 

[AngryMike2016]

Tailspot, hands down. The starry & lawnmowers will get too big for the tank.

 

[smartwater101]

Have you considered a barnacle blenny?

+1 Barnacle Blennies have a lot of personality. Definitely a fun addition.

Eviota and Masked/Red Spotted gobies are another great addition to smaller tanks!

 

[Cment]

Tailspot, hands down. The starry & lawnmowers will get too big for the tank.

I have to agree with the tail spot. I think the midas, starry and lawnmower will just get too big.

 

[Butuz]

Ditto, have a tailspot, love this little guy.

I will be adding two barnacle blennies. Also ordered a small cluster of barnacles from Amazon. Should make a good home.

 

[ReeferReefer]

Thanks guys. I'll stick with a smaller blenny.

Any preference between Tailspot and Bicolor?

 

[Kyl]

Tailspot for a nano tank. Mine was always out, while the bicolour picked a hole and stayed in it almost all the time.

 

[OutsideBrian]

I vote tailspot too. My Midas doesn’t pick at algae at all

 

[ReeferReefer]

Cool. I'll go with a tailspot then. I just need to pick a wrasse now. I'm thinking a fairy or flasher wrasse but done know which one.

 

[adtravels]

my absolute fave is the orange spot (maldives) great fish!

 

[Nathan Milender]

I have a IM Nuvo 30L. It is a bare bottom softie/anemone tank.

I am thinking about stocking options. I plan on doing a pair of clowns, a royal gramma, a wrasse of some sort and a blenny.

I can not decide on what blenny to go with though.

Top contenders are Tail Spot Blenny, Starry Blenny and Midas Blenny. I have kept Tail Spot and Starry before.

Any insight on what would be a good fit for the tank? Algae control is a factor to consider as well. Any other cool Blenny recommendations?

I have 4 barnacle blennies, one tail spot, and one bicolor in my 125 gallon. They are all awesome. Of those three the tailspot was aggressive until I got some bigger fish. I did not get the other two blennies you mentioned because of their adult size. All of the blennies pick at algae but I do not think any have a real impact. They are all super fun. I would get the tailspot from your list, and consider the barnacle if you want something really fast that never stops watching the tank.

 

[ReeferReefer]

my absolute fave is the orange spot (maldives) great fish!

Never seen these before. Very interesting. Would they do well in a small tank like this?

 

[Tamberav]

I would do tailspot. Every Midas blenny I have had in a nano turned aggressive once it got bigger. They like their space. They also don't pick at algae.

My favorite is the pictus blenny but they are a bit harder to find.

 

[adtravels]

Never seen these before. Very interesting. Would they do well in a small tank like this?

They are good for your tank, long for a blenny ( same length as a Midas) but slender.

 

[ReeferReefer]

I would do tailspot. Every Midas blenny I have had in a nano turned aggressive once it got bigger. They like their space. They also don't pick at algae.

My favorite is the pictus blenny but they are a bit harder to find.

Smaller is better anyways. I'm trying to keep my bioload on the lighter side.

 

[road_runner]

All blennys jump I hope you know that. Without mesh cover over you system you migh be looking at a suicide waiting to happen..

 

[road_runner]

Midas blennys have nice personality. Especially if you get an African midas blennys they are good looking

 

[GK3]

I have a IM Nuvo 30L. It is a bare bottom softie/anemone tank.

I am thinking about stocking options. I plan on doing a pair of clowns, a royal gramma, a wrasse of some sort and a blenny.

I can not decide on what blenny to go with though.

Top contenders are Tail Spot Blenny, Starry Blenny and Midas Blenny. I have kept Tail Spot and Starry before.

Any insight on what would be a good fit for the tank? Algae control is a factor to consider as well. Any other cool Blenny recommendations?

Here is my favorite blenny:

I have a black one and feed him 12 ghost shrimps a week. I highly recommend one for your reef tank. I believe we have a similar tank.