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08-06-2009, 08:50 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Athens, GA
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Lawnmower Blennies
Do these guys actually eat hair algae or is that just a myth. Just about everybody that I have talked to says I know a guy that knew a guy etc.... that had one who did.
Everything I have read says they will munch on rocks and eat film type algae and will graze on hair algae as well.
Just wondering what you folks think. Thanks
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08-06-2009, 08:54 PM
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Official Equipment Junkie
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Newnan,GA
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I used to have one... he would eat at it, but my Tangs ate more then he did.
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08-06-2009, 08:55 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: phila
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i think its hit or miss i had one that ate everything
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08-06-2009, 08:55 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Aurora, CO
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they defiantly eat algae ..when its going on the glass i can see where he has been munching on it ....never seen him eat hair algae but i only have to 2 or 3 lil patches that never really grew
they really eat what ever eat what ever is in the tank ...and algae for snacks ....i think
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08-06-2009, 08:59 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Athens, GA
Posts: 544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Big D
I used to have one... he would eat at it, but my Tangs ate more then he did.
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Originally Posted by chrisd
i think its hit or miss i had one that ate everything
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I might have to give one a shot then. Worst thing that can happen is I will have a little lookout on my rocks and I remember the one I had a long time ago was very entertaining to watch lol. The one I had before did not make it too long cause I was a complete noob where now I am just a noob.
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08-06-2009, 08:59 PM
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Mantis
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: pa
Posts: 1,672
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mine only ate it once it was dead
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08-06-2009, 09:00 PM
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"Just keep swimming..."
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Sanford, north carolina
Posts: 787
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yeah i have one. He definately eats my hair algae. Keep my back glass clean and my rocks, and so cute!!  |
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08-06-2009, 09:09 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: 20 minutes North of Cheese Steaks and Pretzels
Posts: 3,186
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Nah I'm not real fond of it
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08-06-2009, 09:10 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: phila
Posts: 833
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bb0029
I might have to give one a shot then. Worst thing that can happen is I will have a little lookout on my rocks and I remember the one I had a long time ago was very entertaining to watch lol. The one I had before did not make it too long cause I was a complete noob where now I am just a noob.
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a great fish alot of caracter make sure your tank is large enough to support him
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08-06-2009, 09:11 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Athens, GA
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Originally Posted by biowheel
Nah I'm not real fond of it
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They just look funny like they would just crawl out of your tank when your asleep, prop up on the ez-chair and watch tv.
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08-06-2009, 09:11 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: May 2009
Location: phila
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Quote:
Originally Posted by biowheel
Nah I'm not real fond of it
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great picture 
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08-06-2009, 09:13 PM
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Oh no...not again!!!
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Colorado Springs
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Another mistake. Great fish and he ate everything....then starved.
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08-06-2009, 09:16 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: 20 minutes North of Cheese Steaks and Pretzels
Posts: 3,186
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Every pic I take of my tank he's right there . really funny fish . Mine never ate it but does graze all the time . he eats silversides,brine shrimp and tastes anything put in the tank .
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08-06-2009, 09:26 PM
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Keeper of the Kracken
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Martin, SC
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It is also my understanding that they are 50/50 when it comes to eating hair algae. Some will and others won't. Once again it is a matter of you pay your money and take your chances.
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08-06-2009, 09:35 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Athens, GA
Posts: 544
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Quote:
Originally Posted by aquawolf
It is also my understanding that they are 50/50 when it comes to eating hair algae. Some will and others won't. Once again it is a matter of you pay your money and take your chances.
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I think I will take some hair algae with me to the store and wait to see if he eats it. I am sure they wont mind a little in the display tank. lol
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