Did anyone have an australian blenny or tiger blenny?

[rowenaad]

Does anyone have any experience with these fish? They seem to be rare outside australia and theres limited and conflicting information online. Im curious if they are herbivores and whether they would nip on clams? (twin spot blenny is not available in Australia so im looking for some alternatives)

Thanks

Australian blenny (Ecsenius australianus)

Tiger blenny (Ecsenius tigris

 

[i cant think]

Does anyone have any experience with these fish? They seem to be rare outside australia and theres limited and conflicting information online. Im curious if they are herbivores and whether they would nip on clams? (twin spot blenny is not available in Australia so im looking for some alternatives)

Thanks

Australian blenny (Ecsenius australianus)
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Tiger blenny (Ecsenius tigris
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Most escenius species are threats to clams and SPS. It’s hard to say whether these will 100% be a threat as I have limited experience.

 

[Sam Javed]

I had one who went after my bleeding apple scoly. Had to get rid of it but I’m going to try again. Was one of my favourite fish

 

[rowenaad]

I had one who went after my bleeding apple scoly. Had to get rid of it but I’m going to try again. Was one of my favourite fish

sad to hear that. was that a tiger or australian blenny?

 

[Sam Javed]

sad to hear that. was that a tiger or australian blenny?

That was a tiger blenny similar to to the pic attached. I really like blennies but they usually do come with a risk. By saying that, I’m definitely getting another one soon to give it another try

 

[i cant think]

I’m curious on what the lifespan of the smaller species of blennies are, my lineatus has recently vanished (and hasn’t reappeared for a week) which leads me to think he died of old age.
Definitely looking to replace him with another blenny to take home in the barnacles.