R.I.P algae blenny

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  1. drew3

    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    i havent seen the algae blenny in a few days and he was really skinny so im guessing hes not with us anymore. i looked around but i couldnt find the body but i have a very strong clean up crew so theres probubly not much left. so now i am down to 4 fish, 2 clowns, one blue damsel and a green clown goby. what do you guys think about me adding a tail spot blenny? any other suggestions? Also if i do get the tailspot blenny will i have the same problems as the algae blenny because it is also a herbivore
     
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  3. irr0001

    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    Sorry for your loss! Were you supplementing it's diet? When I had one it LOVED nori strips..If you get the tail spot, try that in addition to regular feedings.
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    i did try feeding it nori but it wouldnt touch it it was really wierd. he did eat some flake food but it wasnt enough i guess
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    and when you said regular feeding what should i feed it with?
     
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    irr0001 Purple Tang

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    I mean just regular reedings for the rest of your tank..brine shrimp etc..

    That's odd that it didn't like the nori..Mine was always the first one to it!
     
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    Pelado Montipora Digitata

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    sorry to hear about your loss.... he might still turn up!
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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    but tail spot blennys are herbavore so he wont eat brine or meaty foods
     
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    drew3 Blue Ringed Angel

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