Tailspot Blenny vs other blennies

[BlueSallymandr]

Hi, I'm making up a wishlist for a 40 AIO tank I'm putting together, and was reading about tailspot blennies. They seem like they would be perfect. I wanted a lawnmower or starry blenny for their personality but they get kinda big and I was reading that individuals get aggressive with gobies. I already have a Yasha goby, Rainford goby, and a firefish, and would like to keep them and not have them bullied. Since these aren't perching types of gobies, do you think I would be okay with a tailspot?

 

[lil sumpin]

I think you'll enjoy having a tail spot blenny. They're quite peaceful and also have large personalities. They don't get too big so the bioload will also remain manageable

 

[kevgib67]

Absolutely the best personality in my tank, go for it. You won’t regret it.

 

[BlueSallymandr]

Wow, your blenny is adorable. Thanks for the advice, both of you!

 

[kevgib67]

You will need to get these after you get your tailspot!

 

[jayala12]

You will need to get these after you get your tailspot!

I need that shirt ! My tail spot follows my mandarin around the tank like a nosey little brother. They are great fish

 

[kevgib67]

I need that shirt ! My tail spot follows my mandarin around the tank like a nosey little brother. They are great fish

Here you go.

 

[jayala12]

Here you go.

You’re the best !!!! Yes!!!

 

[kevgib67]

You’re the best !!!! Yes!!!

Your shepherd is gorgeous!

 

[BlueSallymandr]

Hahaha, y'all are cracking me up. Ok, when the time comes I'm 100% asking my LFS to order me one.

 

[jayala12]

Your shepherd is gorgeous!

Thank you so much. He is such a good boy too.

 

[mythesis]

ooohhh...my wife is looking for a fish that will "sit on the rocks"...this might be a good option, glad you posted it!

She loved the Hawkfish, but we also have Shrimp and I've heard that's a terrible idea.


We're putting in a Link's Goby & Court Jester Goby soon, do you think a Tailspot would have any issues with those two in a 90 gal?

 

[Sdoutreefer]

Hi, I'm making up a wishlist for a 40 AIO tank I'm putting together, and was reading about tailspot blennies. They seem like they would be perfect. I wanted a lawnmower or starry blenny for their personality but they get kinda big and I was reading that individuals get aggressive with gobies. I already have a Yasha goby, Rainford goby, and a firefish, and would like to keep them and not have them bullied. Since these aren't perching types of gobies, do you think I would be okay with a tailspot?

I'd be weary of a tailspot, depending on what coral you're keeping. I had one in a previous tank that would nip at my SPS polyps. The fish eventually killed an Acro frag... Then a couple days later he jumped onto the carpet and died.

 

[polyppal]

Hi, I'm making up a wishlist for a 40 AIO tank I'm putting together, and was reading about tailspot blennies. They seem like they would be perfect. I wanted a lawnmower or starry blenny for their personality but they get kinda big and I was reading that individuals get aggressive with gobies. I already have a Yasha goby, Rainford goby, and a firefish, and would like to keep them and not have them bullied. Since these aren't perching types of gobies, do you think I would be okay with a tailspot?

I’ve kept a Yasha with a tailspot together before, they didn’t even acknowledge each others existence

 

[polyppal]

Absolutely the best personality in my tank, go for it. You won’t regret it.

TSB still the goat

 

[jhadaway]

Hi, I'm making up a wishlist for a 40 AIO tank I'm putting together, and was reading about tailspot blennies. They seem like they would be perfect. I wanted a lawnmower or starry blenny for their personality but they get kinda big and I was reading that individuals get aggressive with gobies. I already have a Yasha goby, Rainford goby, and a firefish, and would like to keep them and not have them bullied. Since these aren't perching types of gobies, do you think I would be okay with a tailspot?

Tons of personality and very peaceful. Underrated for color. Awesome fish!

 

[BlueSallymandr]

I'd be weary of a tailspot, depending on what coral you're keeping. I had one in a previous tank that would nip at my SPS polyps. The fish eventually killed an Acro frag... Then a couple days later he jumped onto the carpet and died.

Thanks, I'm not planning on keeping acros, and I will definitely have a lid.

 

[kingranch2003]

In my 40 gallon cube, my

tsb absolutely loves perching. I built a bit of a rock tower in my tank to add some height and he has always lived up there. This guys adds nice movement and color up at the top and will most likely enjoy the whole reef.

 

[jhadaway]

look at that face man!

 

[jayala12]

I didn’t get a chance to get my gel filter out for a better pic. But here is my TSB following my mandarin around. They are becoming great friends. Haha