lawn mower blenny

Discussion in 'Algae' started by ferretfish, Oct 23, 2011.

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  1. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    hello i have 3 questions about lawn mower blenny's
    1) what types of algea do they eat
    2) are they jumpers
    3)will my small scopas tang bully it because they are both herbivoires
    thnks
     
    ferretfish, Oct 23, 2011
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  2. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    bump
     
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  3. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Don't think you'll have to worry about it carpet surfing. Nor will you have to worry about issues with the Tang. This blenny gets up to 5" and will hold it's own. As for algae just about any microalgae will do, most of which you can't even see. You may want to supplement with some algae wafers every now and then. This is a very peaceful, energetic fish with lots of personality :)
     
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  4. norg.

    norg. Kole Tang

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    +1 nanareefer. Well said. They are very personable fish. Interesting to watch too.
     
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  5. ilikespam

    ilikespam Feather Duster

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    I have 2 clarkiis,a 3 stripe damsel and a firefish.I was also wandering if i could get a lawnmower with this combination.
     
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  6. ferretfish

    ferretfish Sea Dragon

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    what size is your tank
     
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  7. NanaReefer

    NanaReefer Fu Manchu Lion Fish

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    Combinations fine. I second the above question. Tank size?
     
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  8. MajesticCoral

    MajesticCoral Fire Worm

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    Lawnmower blennies are fun,I got one and it seems somewhat territorial but loves to eat the algae that grows,when my coral shrimp gets to close he usually whip tails it.
     
    MajesticCoral, Oct 24, 2011
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  9. Ashevillian

    Ashevillian Pajama Cardinal

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    So he wouldn't play well with a Hi Fin Goby and a Royal Gamma in a 30g system? I really want one, but not at the risk of losing a fish or coral
     
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  10. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    No problems with gamma's - 30 gal will be a tight fit though - they can get up to 5 inches (mine is) Don't think the goby would be an issue either.
    Great fish how old is your tank - they can be finicky eaters - mine will only eat algae. Won't touch nori or pellets. A mature tank or an algae abundant tank is a must.
     
    tank1970, Oct 24, 2011
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