Lawnmower Blenny alternative?

[Tomoko Schum]

Reefbuilder posted an article about Molly Miller Blenny this morning and these particular sentences in the article caught my attention:

“the Molly Miller blenny might best be described as a "utility fish." This not-so-fussy eater has earned a reputation as an effective aquarium scavenger; it is known to feed on nuisance algae and detritus, and is widely reputed to feed on cyanobacteria and Aiptasia spp. sea anemones. If even half of these reports hold up to truth, the Molly Miller blenny could truly be the preeminent clean-up critter of the marine aquarium fish trade.â€

Do any of you keep this fish? I love Lawnmower blenny for its personality, but it keeps starving to death in my tank. I am willing to give this guy a try if I can find it.

 

[Tomoko Schum]

Oops, it was Advanced Aquarium magazine instead of Reef Builder. Sorry about the mistake.

 

[WesW]

Tomoko, can you please let me know if you find these anywhere around here? I'm interested in trying one too. The only place I've found them online is here Molly Miller Blenny - Scartella cristata | ThatPetPlace.com

 

[Dave3112]

Liveaquaria carries them but they are out of stock at the moment. Saltwaterfish.com may carry them too since its a caribbean fish.

 

[Tomoko Schum]

Thank you, guys. The Aquarium Shop told me that they are Caribbean fish and see them listed on their supplier's list periodically. I hope I can get hold of one soon...

 

[H@rry]

I notice Sustainable Aquatics is breeding them now.

 

[joejoe1055]

i have heard they can nip at clams, can anyone comfirm this? or is it just the lawnmower blenny?

 

[Johmanda]

If any of your LFS order from Segrest Farms in Florida - they currently have them in stock.

 

[Tomoko Schum]

I notice Sustainable Aquatics is breeding them now.

Hmm, there must be a reason why they are breeding these guys. Can't be for the looks of them. They must be Wonder Blennies after all.