What is everyone's favorite blenny?

[ruegaroo]

I saw these guys when I was snorkeling in the Galapagos years ago. Not sure what they are but I always thought they were neat. They were also massive. Anybody have an ID on them?

 

[JSully_94]

Lawnmower Blennies fosho

 

[Eagle_Steve]

My 40 or so seaweed blennies. Love these little fish.

 

[BeckyW]

Looking for recommendations on a blenny - I want a lively, active fish w/ some personality, that doesn't grow too big. I've been thinking of a lawnmower blenny, midas blenny, or starry blenny. The tailspot blenny seems perfect but I can't find it anywhere. It's sold out on every store online and I visited like all 15 LFS in my area with no luck. I've been looking for ~4 months too. Any thoughts on the best blenny for me? It would need to be peaceful as it would live with some clownfish, royal gramma, firefish, and YWG.

I absolutely love my Midas Blenny! He’s darling and has great personality!!!!

 

[lkc]

Salty bottom reef company has tails spots.

 

[Speaker]

My Carribbean sailfin blenny. Great little guy.

 

[dodgerblew]

My vote, Tailspot

 

[Guss]

lawnmower blenny

 

[Brit’s Fish]

I’m sorry you haven’t been able to find a Tailspot Blenny. I actually happened to buy one today at my LFS. Looks like Saltwaterfish.com has them right now if you’re still looking!

Tailspot Blenny

The Tailspot Blenny, Ecsenius stigmatura, has a black and yellow band just below the eye and featuring a black spot on the tail. They are hardy and can be housed with other peaceful fish in a reef tank setting, but may become territorial towards other blennies, gobies or dartfish in smaller...

www.saltwaterfish.com

 

[lba4590]

Those of you with Midas blennies, are they aggressive? Thinking about getting one but my tank is very peaceful and I’ve heard some mixed reviews. 120g tank if that helps!

 

[msujohn]

Those of you with Midas blennies, are they aggressive? Thinking about getting one but my tank is very peaceful and I’ve heard some mixed reviews. 120g tank if that helps!

I have one in my 90 gallon, no issues at all. They have great personalities.

 

[The Dude Abides]

I love my midas blenny

 

[SMSREEF]

Tessellated Blenny.. I collect these myself.
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Hi @DVR Where do you find these guys? I’m down in miami and have never seen one?

such a cool fish. You can tell from the pic these guys have a big personality.

 

[Treefer32]

My lawnmower is very peaceful and won’t get too large

Does really fat count as too large? Mine's really fat to a point I'm surprised he can still swim.

 

[Shnolby]

Does really fat count as too large? Mine's really fat to a point I'm surprised he can still swim.

OMG I thought I was the only one! Yeah mine has quite the belly on him too

 

[Orm Embar]

When I had a Midas Blenny, it was easily one of my favorite fish (not enough space in my current tank, sadly) - gorgeous, tons of personality, swims like an eel. Starry blenny would be my choice if I also wanted a herbivore/percher as opposed to more of an open swimmer.

 

[Woodchip]

When I had a Midas Blenny, it was easily one of my favorite fish (not enough space in my current tank, sadly) - gorgeous, tons of personality, swims like an eel. Starry blenny would be my choice if I also wanted a herbivore/percher as opposed to more of an open swimmer.

Do they have the same personality because those are the two blennys I can’t decide between and my tank right not only has open swimmers so I need a Percher.

 

[Treefer32]

Starry Blennies like to perch just like Lawnmower Blennies. I have both, they'll sometimes chase each other, but for the most part, they stay on opposite sides of the tank. I love the personalities of both because they'll just perch on my frag rack and watch all the other fish. . .

 

[Woodchip]

Starry Blennies like to perch just like Lawnmower Blennies. I have both, they'll sometimes chase each other, but for the most part, they stay on opposite sides of the tank. I love the personalities of both because they'll just perch on my frag rack and watch all the other fish. . .

I think I will go with the starry blenny because it is not as mean and I want to get a Hectors goby and a Midas might attack that.

 

[RazorRamon]

For me the golden midas blenny met my needs. It eats meat and is cute as hell. Great personality.