Some blennies will squabble over a particularly nice hiding spot, but they generally do not harass other fish. King Astrea Snail. They are a small blenny with very large eyes, and small mouth giving these fish a very comical look. Jump to page: Results 1 to 10 of 16 Thread Tools. Tom@HaslettMI. Simply register your interest and we'll send you a message when it does. The Two Spot Bimaculatus Blenny originates within the reefs surrounding Cebu. They are a smaller blenny with very large eyes, and small mouth giving these fish a very comical look. Click here to start asking your question! 2084. The Tail Spot Blenny's defining feature is the dark spot at the base of its tail. Thread starter hunt; Start date Jul 9, 2010; hunt Active Member. Some are active, others reclusive. They have a paler stomach, usually light tan/cream and the dorsal fins have hints of red and yellow. They have large eyes outlined by yellow bands and small mouths. Tail Spot Blenny. Name * E-mail * Website . jestep 599 Posted July 27, 2011. jestep. The Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) is an endearing smaller Blenny growing up to 6 cm in size and suitable for tanks of 200l and up. Also known as the Coral Blenny. Concrete Blonde Corals. I would really like to replace my lawnmower blenny asap, but I'm afraid of any lingering parasites that might cause the same problem over again. cheers. Escenius stigmatura. I’m just going to have these 2 fishes until I get my larger tank in a couple of months. Starry blenny vs tail spot blenny? I'm trying to figure out what's going on. The Orange Spotted Lawnmower Blenny, Istiblennius chrysospilos, features a captivating blend of white and orange spots across its slender body making it one of the most beautiful species of blenny. It has some vibrant colors below the eye which can be made bright pink if threatened. Meiacanthus smithii. The Tailspot Blenny, Ecsenius stigmatura, also known as the Tail Spot Blenny, features a characteristic dark spot at the base of its tail amidst its beautiful orange and blue body, and a black and yellow band runs below each eye.They have large eyes outlined by yellow bands and small mouths. The Orange Tail Blenny or Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius Stigmatura), features a characteristic dark spot at the base of its tail amidst its beautiful orange and blue body, and a black and yellow band runs below each eye. I Have both in my tank (120g Rimless) tail spot blenny is smaller than the lawnmower blenny.. both peacefull so far! Tail Spot Blenny, gen. care 11/23/08 Hi Crew!!! Yellow-striped Blenny. Tail Spot Blenny Compatibility. The Triplespot Blenny is a peaceful species who will only show aggression to fish with a similar shape. A coppery-coloured fish with a distinct blackish spot at the base of the tail. I recently lost my lawnmower blenny and my midas blenny within one week of each other. 2095. Save 25% off all LiveStock including fish, inverts and CORALS! They love claiming a hole in the rockwork as their home, you will often just see their heads poking out of the hole. Thanks in advance for any advice. I tested the parameters, and everything checks out fine, including temperature and salinity. Once he gets settled I will take a picture of him, he’s already found himself a nice little cave . It grows to a size of 6 cm in length. The Tail Spot Blenny is an awesome addition to your fish tank! I picked up the tail spot Blenny after work today. A black and yellow band runs below each eye, aiding them in blending into their surroundings. The Ecsenius stigmatura terminates brown algae, has an amazing personality, and makes a … The blenny’s appeal as the […] Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. Tailspot Blenny . Common names for the Tailspot Blenny include; Tailspot Coral Blenny & Tail Spot Blennie. Many are colorful, others are drab. The lawnmower blenny scientific name (Salarias fasciatus) is a greenish-brownish-colored algae eater with a smattering of blue spots that blend it perfectly with its surroundings. Many are reef-safe, but some feed on coral. I have a Question though. spanko Active Member. Blonde Friday Sale is here! Lawnmower blenny, a notable marine aquarium species, gets its name because of its trait of consuming or mowing down algae growing at the bottom of the rocks or glasses in the aquarium. As far as Blennies, a Tail Spot or Two Spot would certainly work in a nano, I just don't know how they would do with the semi-aggressive tank mates. The Tail Spot Blenny's defining feature is the dark spot at the base of its tail. Thank you so much for your recent information on the Striped Fang Blenny!! Candidates: clown goby firefish purple firefish any thoughts or others i may have overlooked? Goby, Blenny And Dragonet . If your looking for a tank clean up, then the Lawnmower blenny would be the best deal for your tank.. Lawnmower Blenny. Meiacanthus grammistes. Convict Blenny (half) 2094. Link to post . Business hours. the clown has been swimming around for the past two weeks like he's trying to get out of the tank. They love lots of hideouts and lookouts in the aquarium. One thing that can be said with certainty, however, is that the right blenny will bring personality and diversity to … References. It occasionally makes its way into the aquarium trade. {0 comments… add one now} Leave a Comment. Even so, to avoid tense territorial disputes between members of their own species (especially between competing males), it is advisable to keep only one individual per species of blenny in a tank. Our Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) is currently sold out. Thread starter ricka; Start date Jan 8, 2009; R. ricka Guest. This will give me a chance to remove the Strawberry Pseudochromis, even if I must break down and remove live rock to do so...lol. For the past few months both blennies have steadily lost weight and looked more and more emaciated. Regular price $29.99 Want to be notified when it becomes available again? These peaceful herbivores need live rock where they can hide and graze on algae. Concrete Blonde Corals. Do not keep with aggressive fish and should be kept with fish such as Cardinalfish with caution. 2086. Forktail Blenny. We're updating this profile so check back again but in the meantime, if you have any questions, please ask in our forum! 1 Quote; Share this post. Pholidichthys leucotaenia. Meiacanthus atrodorsalis. There is one ocellarius clown, tail spot blenny, and a royal gramma. I know that they need time to settle in, but two weeks? The Tailspot Blenny has bushy cirri (whisker-like appendages) protruding from between the eyes and are also equipped with specialized, combed teeth to assist with their marine algae consumption. They have great personalities and are a great addition to your tank." Sexing [edit | edit source] It is very difficult to visually sex Tailspot Blennies. 9 Chencharu Link Singapore 768147 Tel : +65 6757 9909 enquiry@sunbeamaquarium.com . They originate from Indian and Pacific Oceans. Tank compatibility [edit | edit source] A generally peaceful reef-safe inhabitant. 3reef membership is free. Its colors are striking with its most dominant feature a large spot at the base of its tail. Tailspot Blenny, Tail-Spot Combtooth Blenny. Primarily due to its max size of 5 '' ocellarius clown, tail Spot Blenny then the lawnmower Blenny both... < Michael. > Thank you so much for your recent information on the striped fang Blenny!!!!... 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