What is everyone's favorite blenny?

ruegaroo · Nov 12, 2020

I saw these guys when I was snorkeling in the Galapagos years ago. Not sure what they are but I always thought they were neat. They were also massive. Anybody have an ID on them?

JSully_94 · Nov 12, 2020

Lawnmower Blennies fosho

Eagle_Steve · Nov 12, 2020

My 40 or so seaweed blennies. Love these little fish.

BeckyW · Nov 12, 2020

hds4216 said:
Looking for recommendations on a blenny - I want a lively, active fish w/ some personality, that doesn't grow too big. I've been thinking of a lawnmower blenny, midas blenny, or starry blenny. The tailspot blenny seems perfect but I can't find it anywhere. It's sold out on every store online and I visited like all 15 LFS in my area with no luck. I've been looking for ~4 months too. Any thoughts on the best blenny for me? It would need to be peaceful as it would live with some clownfish, royal gramma, firefish, and YWG.

I absolutely love my Midas Blenny! He’s darling and has great personality!!!!

lkc · Nov 13, 2020

Salty bottom reef company has tails spots.

Speaker · Nov 13, 2020

My Carribbean sailfin blenny. Great little guy.

dodgerblew · Nov 13, 2020

My vote, Tailspot

Guss · Nov 13, 2020

lawnmower blenny

Brit’s Fish · Nov 23, 2020

I’m sorry you haven’t been able to find a Tailspot Blenny. I actually happened to buy one today at my LFS. Looks like Saltwaterfish.com has them right now if you’re still looking!

Tailspot Blenny - Blennies - Saltwater Fish

Tailspot Blenny The Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura), also known as the Tail-spot Combtooth-Blenny or Stigma Blenny, is a charming addition to saltwater marine aquariums with its distinctive black and yellow band below the eye and a black spot on the tail. Native to the Indo-Pacific...

www.saltwaterfish.com

lba4590 · Nov 23, 2020

Those of you with Midas blennies, are they aggressive? Thinking about getting one but my tank is very peaceful and I’ve heard some mixed reviews. 120g tank if that helps!

msujohn · Nov 23, 2020

lba4590 said:
Those of you with Midas blennies, are they aggressive? Thinking about getting one but my tank is very peaceful and I’ve heard some mixed reviews. 120g tank if that helps!

I have one in my 90 gallon, no issues at all. They have great personalities.

The Dude Abides · Nov 23, 2020

I love my midas blenny

SMSREEF · Nov 23, 2020

DVR said:
Tessellated Blenny.. I collect these myself.

Hi @DVR Where do you find these guys? I’m down in miami and have never seen one?

such a cool fish. You can tell from the pic these guys have a big personality.

Treefer32 · Nov 25, 2020

Shnolby said:
My lawnmower is very peaceful and won’t get too large

Does really fat count as too large? Mine's really fat to a point I'm surprised he can still swim.

Shnolby · Nov 25, 2020

Treefer32 said:
Does really fat count as too large? Mine's really fat to a point I'm surprised he can still swim.

OMG I thought I was the only one! Yeah mine has quite the belly on him too

Orm Embar · Nov 25, 2020

When I had a Midas Blenny, it was easily one of my favorite fish (not enough space in my current tank, sadly) - gorgeous, tons of personality, swims like an eel. Starry blenny would be my choice if I also wanted a herbivore/percher as opposed to more of an open swimmer.

Woodchip · Feb 11, 2021

Orm Embar said:
When I had a Midas Blenny, it was easily one of my favorite fish (not enough space in my current tank, sadly) - gorgeous, tons of personality, swims like an eel. Starry blenny would be my choice if I also wanted a herbivore/percher as opposed to more of an open swimmer.

Do they have the same personality because those are the two blennys I can’t decide between and my tank right not only has open swimmers so I need a Percher.

Treefer32 · Feb 11, 2021

Starry Blennies like to perch just like Lawnmower Blennies. I have both, they'll sometimes chase each other, but for the most part, they stay on opposite sides of the tank. I love the personalities of both because they'll just perch on my frag rack and watch all the other fish. . .

Woodchip · Feb 11, 2021

Treefer32 said:
Starry Blennies like to perch just like Lawnmower Blennies. I have both, they'll sometimes chase each other, but for the most part, they stay on opposite sides of the tank. I love the personalities of both because they'll just perch on my frag rack and watch all the other fish. . .

I think I will go with the starry blenny because it is not as mean and I want to get a Hectors goby and a Midas might attack that.