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02-09-2007, 01:05 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Midas Blenny VS Firefish
I am not starting this thread to get flamed.
I personally like both fish. I read a the thread the other day about the Midas. So i looked into it more. And this is what i found.
Whiskey, this is mainly for you since you stated in that thread if you wanted to know if it would get along with your firefish. The reading that i have done on the Midas Blenny is that it is basically a good peaceful reef tankmate, BUT, it has been known to go after and harass Firefish. This is no lie, i can attach the link where i read it.
Does anyone have experince keeping the Midas ?? How do they behave? Any tips on keeping them?
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Last edited by DevilBoy; 02-09-2007 at 01:16 PM.
Reason: mis spelling
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02-09-2007, 01:11 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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I was just going to say that this is perfect timeing because I was thinking about adding a midas blenny to my firefish tank 
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And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but its sinking
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02-09-2007, 01:15 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Originally Posted by Wiskey
I was just going to say that this is perfect timeing because I was thinking about adding a midas blenny to my firefish tank
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Well bro, i would read up on it first. It maybe a mistake. having the 2 together.
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still a work in progress, but getting ever so close
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02-09-2007, 01:16 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Hey Whiskey
The Tail Spot Blenny is awesome looking too. and i think stays under 2"
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02-09-2007, 01:17 PM
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My Midas is a very well behaved fishy but she is the smallest. The Scott Michaels book 500 + fish book does state it may harrass smaller gobies
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02-09-2007, 01:30 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Hmmmm. The Firefish is technically a Dartfish, but I wonder if the blenny knows that.
I've been told you need to make sure the Midas Blenny doesn't bite you because of the Poison, but don't have any solid references to back that up yet either.
Whiskey
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And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but its sinking
racing around to come up behind you again
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02-09-2007, 01:39 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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This is what i would look into getting. They look purty cool.
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02-09-2007, 02:24 PM
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Shark
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DevilBoy
I am not starting this thread to get flamed.
I personally like both fish. I read a the thread the other day about the Midas. So i looked into it more. And this is what i found.
Whiskey, this is mainly for you since you stated in that thread if you wanted to know if it would get along with your firefish. The reading that i have done on the Midas Blenny is that it is basically a good peaceful reef tankmate, BUT, it has been known to go after and harass Firefish. This is no lie, i can attach the link where i read it.
Does anyone have experince keeping the Midas ?? How do they behave? Any tips on keeping them?
Thanks
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IME, my large midas blenny is pompus, a bit of a bully to even a large damsle, and is food obsessed. They are not the most peacefull IMO.
But indeed a georgus fish, I would say pick 1 or another,
you dont want to risk putting the firefish in danger
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02-09-2007, 05:20 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Whiskey i honestly think you should look into the Tail Spot Blenny he looks purty cool looking.
I am adding it to my stocking list.
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90g RR w/30g custom sump,30# Kaelini,30# Marshall,20# Uaniva,20# Tonga Branch,2 6045s,1 Seio 820,Milwaukee pH monitor,Milwaukee ORP monitor,(2) 150w Ebo Jager heaters,PanWorld 50px return pump, 2x54w T5 w/individual SLR IC reflectors,2x250w XM 10k w/ARO 250w electronic ballast,Reef Octopus NW200 skimmer
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02-09-2007, 05:22 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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Very cool looking fish no doubt, but I've never seen one around here,... that has me a bit worried, but I could start asking.
Thanks,
Whiskey
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Mr. Jive/Dr. Heckyll
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but its sinking
racing around to come up behind you again
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02-09-2007, 05:24 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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i have been readin up on them and seeing what i can find myself. i have read that they are very peaceful and need lotsa live rock and thats about all i know so far
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02-09-2007, 08:02 PM
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Just some guy, you know?
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How much do they normally go for?
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Mr. Jive/Dr. Heckyll
And you run and you run to catch up with the sun, but its sinking
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02-09-2007, 08:28 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Quote:
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How much do they normally go for?
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I have seen them for 20 - 30 dollars
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02-09-2007, 09:57 PM
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Plankton
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I have kept a midas blenny and a firefish together for a year now. My experience has been positive. The only time the blenny even notices the purple firefish is when the firefish goes near the blennies sleeping hole. Who wouldn't get upset if someone else was messing with your bed? I say go for it. |
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02-09-2007, 09:59 PM
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Caitlin Renee 6/29/07
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Quote:
Originally Posted by GrUmPy fAlCo
I have kept a midas blenny and a firefish together for a year now. My experience has been positive. The only time the blenny even notices the purple firefish is when the firefish goes near the blennies sleeping hole. Who wouldn't get upset if someone else was messing with your bed? I say go for it.
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Well this may be true.
But he is thinking about adding one to a 15g (i think) with a firefish. They tend to be less agressive in a bigger tank.
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