Midas blenny won't go near reef

[saltyinsterlingheights]

I've had my new addition for three week's now and he won't go anywhere near my reef hangs out on the clips holding my intake and return.

 

[Marshall O]

I've found they will pick their home and spend about 50% of their time there. They should venture out in the water column though, unless you have some bullies in the tank.

 

[saltyinsterlingheights]

He's the only fish

 

[Marshall O]

Well that could be part of the problem. Out in the ocean, when there are no other fish around, it spells trouble. Once you get some more fish in the tank I would expect it to be more active. However don't rush to add new ones; go slow

 

[saltyinsterlingheights]

Ok thank u for input any advice on a compatible fish for 40gal tank

 

[Marshall O]

Ok thank u for input any advice on a compatible fish for 40gal tank

Tons of options. Obviously stay with smaller fish, but what peaks your interest?

 

[saltyinsterlingheights]

Tempted to get a flame hawk love the personality of the hawk fish

 

[Marshall O]

Tempted to get a flame hawk love the personality of the hawk fish

On my list as well. Careful with smaller fish and invert (shrimp). Otherwise, great fish with tons of personality from what I have heard.

 

[H2O]

Midas blenny is one of the fish that needs a tunnel in the rock then he will make that his home I took out one of my rocks drilled a nice 1.5 inch hole in it washed the rock in water change water then place the rock where u want him to stay and its done otherwise if hes homeless he might jump

 

[KorL]

What does your rock aqua scape look like. Is there anywhere for the midas to hide? If there aren't any holes or crevices in the rock might be the reason he's hiding on the clips. Try removing the clips temporarily and drill some holes in the rock if there aren't any

 

[saltyinsterlingheights]

There are more than enough holes in the rock. He won't even check out the rock.