Carnivorous Lawn Mower Blenny

Mike Murphy · 03-22-2006, 05:53 PM

Now that my blenny has eaten much of the algae al of a sudden he seems to have a voracious appetite for frozen food. Added some blood worms to the diet today and he decided to get into the action so I guess they are not entirely herbivours then.

He also has gained some courage in and about the tank now instead of hiding all the time.

TheReefer12 · 03-22-2006, 06:47 PM

I have a similar blenny. Don't worry though he will do no harm. Mine still eats algae, but when he gets a chance to have some brine he takes it.

Cylenchar · 03-22-2006, 07:04 PM

My Algae Blenny is the most aggressive fish in the tank....... The Puffer is afraid of him.....

ChrisPrusha · 03-22-2006, 07:16 PM

Getting your lawnmower to eat prepared foods is ALL GOOD, in my book!

Pics?

Fly Guy · 03-22-2006, 09:55 PM

i had a 4" LMB show up as a rare hitchhiker about 6 weeks ago and he eats pretty much anything. In fact, i swear he is a little peeved with a dirty look on his face as he violently snips at algae, looking at me in between chomps as if saying, "ya jerk, fed me something GOOD".

Loverotties · 03-22-2006, 10:02 PM

He'll still will eat algea but if there isn't any be glad he'll eat something else.