Can I have 2 Blenny's in the same tank

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  1. Sharktopus

    Sharktopus Astrea Snail

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    My tank is 55gal and I have a black combtooth blenny already but found a tribal blenny at my LFS and was considering purchasing it. Thought it would be wiser to do some research instead of experimenting and finding one dead. Does anyone have any advice if this is a bad idea or not?
     
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    Sharktopus, Nov 22, 2012
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  2. tattoolew

    tattoolew Sea Dragon

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    I would think it would be just fine, as usual as long as there are plenty of rock for them to hide while they " warmup" to each other.
    I have
     
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  3. 1.0reef

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    I wouldn't do it, those species almost look the same. They would fight.
     
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  4. Vinnyboombatz

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    +1 I wouldn't.
     
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  5. Sharktopus

    Sharktopus Astrea Snail

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    Thanks, I was leaning more to the not doing it just to be safe.
     
    Sharktopus, Nov 23, 2012
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