ID This Blenny

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  1. LarryS

    LarryS Bristle Worm

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    Got this guy yesterday. Seems healthy though obviously still very much getting adjusted so mostly in hiding. Did manage to get these photos.

    Does anyone recognize this variation? :confused: Thanks! :)

    Blenny ID 20111123_IMG_0352 HR.jpg

    Blenny Head 2 20111123_IMG_0362 3R.jpg

    Blenny Head 3 20111123_IMG_0359 3R.jpg
     
    LarryS, Nov 23, 2011
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  2. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    tribal blenny.
     
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  3. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    looks like a Black Combtooth Blenny
     
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  4. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    Actually I agree
     
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  5. LarryS

    LarryS Bristle Worm

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    There's certainly some confusion on this guy. I was sent this possibility from the LFS FAQs on the Algae Eating Blennies Identification and google has these for 'tribal' Google and liveaquaria this for Black Combtooth Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Black Combtooth Blenny .

    How do we best distinguish between the tribal and black combtooth?

    And, should it matter from a husbandry and reef care perspective?
     
    LarryS, Nov 23, 2011
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  6. tank1970

    tank1970 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    IMO i think the head markings give it away with the antler position vs the black combtooth
     
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  7. peasofme

    peasofme Astrea Snail

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    tribal. munches on sps.
     
    peasofme, Nov 24, 2011
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  8. 1.0reef

    1.0reef Giant Squid

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    not always;)
     
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  9. 1fishyguy

    1fishyguy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Its a tribal i have one in my tank.. its a few threads up..
     
    1fishyguy, Nov 27, 2011
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  10. Tavast

    Tavast Bristle Worm

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    yep, tribal :)
     
    Tavast, Nov 27, 2011
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