Red Spotted Blenny (Istiblennius chrysospilos)
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gilmour01
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In my experience, they tend to be a more 'high anxiety' blenny. I had a few and could never get them to eat or to settle in well. I ended up getting one from divers den that was already eating prepared foods, and he has done great from day 1. Hope that helps.
Dowtish
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Well I got mine from Vivid Aquariums and was told that it has been eating mysis for months. So hopefully this little guy will settle in okay. He is only going to be with one other fish, a purple dottyback that is much smaller.
yes Zef this is the fish. just not "the" fish. not my pic
yes Zef this is the fish. just not "the" fish. not my pic
I have had three red/orange spotted blennies in two different tanks over a 10 year period. They are great fish that provide entertainment and have lot's of character. I have not had any problems keeping them in my reef tank and they leave my corals alone. One plays tag with my Starry Blenny all the time, but they don't physically hurt each other......more recreational chasing than anything else.
They are herbivores and need a well established tank that is growing microalgae. In fact, when I scrape the front glass, they come out and eat the microalgae that is scraped off.
They are herbivores and need a well established tank that is growing microalgae. In fact, when I scrape the front glass, they come out and eat the microalgae that is scraped off.
florida reef
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Cool fish. Blennies are a great fish with so much personality.
Dowtish
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I have had three red/orange spotted blennies in two different tanks over a 10 year period. They are great fish that provide entertainment and have lot's of character. I have not had any problems keeping them in my reef tank and they leave my corals alone. One plays tag with my Starry Blenny all the time, but they don't physically hurt each other......more recreational chasing than anything else.
They are herbivores and need a well established tank that is growing microalgae. In fact, when I scrape the front glass, they come out and eat the microalgae that is scraped off.
Thanks BeakerBob, I am somewhat concerned since I have put him in a new 10 gallon Nano. I'm kinda worried there isnt enough algae and rock for him to scavenge on. Did you ever see them eat prepared foods? and if so, what kind?
I feed my fish a 2:1:2 mixture of Aquadine Duraflake fish food, 2 parts Spirulina Duraflake; 1 part Marine HiPro Duraflake; 2 parts Veggie Duraflake. I get it a the nearby LFS and it is fairly cheap compared to a lot of the other food that is sold for the reef tanks. The blennies love the stuff and it supports all my other fish & corals. HERE is the link to the food source.
I've had a few. All eat great but don't last more than a few months for me. Mine actually
died today. Ate like a pig yesterday, today he was bones. One of my favorites, but sad I haven't had any luck.
died today. Ate like a pig yesterday, today he was bones. One of my favorites, but sad I haven't had any luck.
