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02-14-2005, 03:06 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
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Lawnmower blenny
Just got one of these, anyone had problems with them nipping sps and clams? I just read that they can nip.
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02-14-2005, 03:17 PM
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Ghetto Reefer 101
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: georgia
Posts: 1,446
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nah.....mine blindly nips around pretty erratic (spelling?), but it does no harm.....pretty cool little creature...enjoy!!!!!
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02-14-2005, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 1,097
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They will try and eat algae off most any surface - including corals - to my knowledge they don't harm the coral itself.
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02-14-2005, 03:28 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,894
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Good, kind of freaked me out when I read that!
Thanks for the responses.
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02-14-2005, 03:40 PM
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Little Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: New York
Posts: 60
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In keeping them, do you need to have a tight lid?
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02-14-2005, 03:43 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,894
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Yes, I also have a wrasse and a psuedo in the tank, so I've made sure my hood is tight.
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02-14-2005, 04:40 PM
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Lost Fish
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Avon, Ohio
Posts: 1,200
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Lawnmower blennies are sweet. That has to be my favorite fish to watch in the tank. He always goes after my hand when I put it in the tank. Definitley doesnt hurt, but scary when you dont know what is coming. Enjoy the new addition.
Brian
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02-14-2005, 04:56 PM
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OIFVet
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: illinois
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Ditto, My blenny is probably my most favorite fish in the tank, He'll nip on a coral now and then but I've seen no indication that it's just aimlessly looking for algea, I've never seen any harm done by him what so ever. He watches me back when I'm looking at the tank it's cute
jd
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02-14-2005, 05:14 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Alaska
Posts: 1,119
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I love LMB's and they do nip at everything in the tank looking for algae. Mine likes to perch on top of the powerheads just less than an inch from the surface, nuts!! I like it when he decides to clean off a hermit or snail shell, they always think they are being attacked. Great fish, what they lack in flashy looks, they make-up for with thier personality congrats!
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02-14-2005, 05:37 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,894
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Pics!
Already showing its personality, he was turning and looking over its shoulder at me when I was lining up for the second pic. Totally recommend one  |
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02-14-2005, 08:31 PM
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Shark
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Alaska
Posts: 1,119
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Awww, he's cute!
I like the lip marks they leave on the glass, like "kisses"
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02-14-2005, 09:55 PM
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feesh
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Eugene Oregon
Posts: 217
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Theyre super hardy, an mine is apparently immune to ich
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02-15-2005, 03:18 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Azle, Tx
Posts: 1,544
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Great fish n luv the pics! If you want to get him a special treat for high days n holidays, they love algae wafers!
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02-15-2005, 12:31 PM
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Big Fishy
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Macon
Posts: 720
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Yeah, apparently blennies and gobies are ich-resistant because of their "slimy" skin...
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02-15-2005, 02:08 PM
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photomod
Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Montana
Posts: 5,894
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I just saw him eat a patch of cyanobacteria, that will be a plus!
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