Blenny Dilemma

Cassette87 · 07-27-2007, 01:00 PM

Alright, as you guys know, i recently picked up a bicolor blenny. Well, prior to this, i had asked my lfs to watch out for a starry blenny for me. After 3-4 months of waiting, none turned up, so i finally gave in and picked up my bicolor. sure enough, THREE days later, they get three, nice small starry blennies in! anyway, the guy i deal with there said he'd hold the one i liked for me if i wanted to swap for him with mine, since he knew id been watching for them. I know i'll be able to catch my bicolor, no problem since his "home" rock is right at the top. What I need to know from you guys, is:

Is there any reason I shouldn't make the trade?

My worries would include:
Personality differences?
Hardiness?
Rate of Growth?

Does anyone else have a starry blenny? and if so are you pleased with it?

Thanks everyone!

Also, is there anyone that wouldn't take a starry over a bicolor? just curious

caitrina · 07-27-2007, 01:03 PM

he Starry Blenny is also referred to as Snowflake Blenny. Its body is a mottled dark brown with white dots and its pectoral and tail fins are yellow.
A well-established 30 gallon or larger aquarium with multiple swimming levels and plenty of rock is a suitable environment. It is not usually aggressive unless the tank mates appear to have a similar shape as it does. It is best to house singly unless kept in a larger tank and the two are a mated pair. It tends to perch and hop from rock to rock looking for microalgae to graze on.

The Starry Blenny does best in well-established aquariums with large amounts of natural algae to feed on. The diet can be supplemented with vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations
Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Starry Blenny

Cassette87 · 07-27-2007, 01:24 PM

Thanks caitrina

very helpful! I guess one of my thoughts too is I almost feel bad taking the bicolor back

he was growing on me

anyone here have any opinions ? bicolor or starry??

rebekwl · 07-27-2007, 02:07 PM

I love my bicolor, he's deff my favorite fish. I looked at the link Catrina gave you and it doesn't look like they are similar in body shape at all. Did the LFS recommend that you NOT put them together? I have a Bi-color and a Scooter and they don't even notice each other. Why not have both?!?! Just a thought!!

Cassette87 · 07-27-2007, 02:11 PM

hey rebekah

I've come to like mine as well, the only real difference is that the starry has a "sail" dorsal fin that spans the whole body. they didn't really say that, but I already feel like i shouldn't add any more fish. I would consider that possibility more if i could capture that darn chromis!

rebekwl · 07-27-2007, 02:15 PM

I hear ya. Good luck catching that chromis. Try the soda bottle fish trap, I used it for my Blue Damsel and it worked like a charm. I tried to catch him for an entire week before I gave up and made the trap. Good luck!

Cassette87 · 07-27-2007, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by rebekwl

I hear ya. Good luck catching that chromis. Try the soda bottle fish trap, I used it for my Blue Damsel and it worked like a charm. I tried to catch him for an entire week before I gave up and made the trap. Good luck!

funny thing is i've tried that! do you let it float? or go to the bottom? do you put food in or no?

Dentoid · 07-27-2007, 02:45 PM

I like the Bi-color better, but the Starry is rarer. I say keep the bi-color and get the starry when you up-grade

Cassette87 · 07-27-2007, 02:50 PM

thanks for the input scott! i was thinking that for a bit, but maybe it's better to do it the reverse way... get the starry now, and a bi color again later, hah, now I can't decide!

the starry is smaller than my bi color, whos a bit bigger than id like from the get go. I'll let you guys know what happens later today, since i'll be visiting the LFS either way

if anyone else has an opinion please post away, i'm curious!

rebekwl · 07-27-2007, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cassette87

funny thing is i've tried that! do you let it float? or go to the bottom? do you put food in or no?

I put a rock inthe bottom and another close to the top of the bottle so it would lay flat on the bottom. Then I squirted in some mysis. Every fish in my tank was in there eating at one point or another. The Damsle only went in once though, so I had to pull him up with my Clarkii AND Scooter Blenny at the same time. They were all traumatized for an hour or so.

07-27-2007, 01:00 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Blenny Dilemma Alright, as you guys know, i recently picked up a bicolor blenny. Well, prior to this, i had asked my lfs to watch out for a starry blenny for me. After 3-4 months of waiting, none turned up, so i finally gave in and picked up my bicolor. sure enough, THREE days later, they get three, nice small starry blennies in! anyway, the guy i deal with there said he'd hold the one i liked for me if i wanted to swap for him with mine, since he knew id been watching for them. I know i'll be able to catch my bicolor, no problem since his "home" rock is right at the top. What I need to know from you guys, is: Is there any reason I shouldn't make the trade? My worries would include: Personality differences? Hardiness? Rate of Growth? Does anyone else have a starry blenny? and if so are you pleased with it? Thanks everyone! Also, is there anyone that wouldn't take a starry over a bicolor? just curious __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

07-27-2007, 01:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,588 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blenny Dilemma he Starry Blenny is also referred to as Snowflake Blenny. Its body is a mottled dark brown with white dots and its pectoral and tail fins are yellow. A well-established 30 gallon or larger aquarium with multiple swimming levels and plenty of rock is a suitable environment. It is not usually aggressive unless the tank mates appear to have a similar shape as it does. It is best to house singly unless kept in a larger tank and the two are a mated pair. It tends to perch and hop from rock to rock looking for microalgae to graze on. The Starry Blenny does best in well-established aquariums with large amounts of natural algae to feed on. The diet can be supplemented with vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations Saltwater Aquarium Fish for Marine Aquariums: Starry Blenny __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

07-27-2007, 01:24 PM	#3 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blenny Dilemma Thanks caitrina very helpful! I guess one of my thoughts too is I almost feel bad taking the bicolor back he was growing on me anyone here have any opinions ? bicolor or starry?? __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

07-27-2007, 02:07 PM	#4 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blenny Dilemma I love my bicolor, he's deff my favorite fish. I looked at the link Catrina gave you and it doesn't look like they are similar in body shape at all. Did the LFS recommend that you NOT put them together? I have a Bi-color and a Scooter and they don't even notice each other. Why not have both?!?! Just a thought!! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

07-27-2007, 02:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blenny Dilemma hey rebekah I've come to like mine as well, the only real difference is that the starry has a "sail" dorsal fin that spans the whole body. they didn't really say that, but I already feel like i shouldn't add any more fish. I would consider that possibility more if i could capture that darn chromis! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

07-27-2007, 02:15 PM	#6 (permalink)
rebekwl Achilles Tang Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Utah Posts: 846 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blenny Dilemma I hear ya. Good luck catching that chromis. Try the soda bottle fish trap, I used it for my Blue Damsel and it worked like a charm. I tried to catch him for an entire week before I gave up and made the trap. Good luck! __________________ Rebekah Member of: Snails Are Stupid Society 90 Gallon Display w/ 2-3" LS & 100-120 lbs. LR. 20 Gal sump w/fuge that has 4" sand, LR and rubble, and Chaeto. CUC - Lots of assorted snails, 3 conchs, Serpent Starfish, Hermit Crabs, Skunk Cleaner Shrimp, 2 Sand Sifting Starfish (I think that's it). Fish - Bi-Color Blenny, Orange Spotted Prawn Goby, Scooter Blenny, Clarkii Clownfish, Yellow Watchman Goby, Fiji Devil Damsel, Tomini Tang, Sailfin Tang, Lawnmower Blenny, and Pink Skunk Clown. Corals/inverts - Pink Branching Hammer Coral, Green Branching Hammer Coral, Torch Coral, Frogspawn, Bubble Coral, Neon Green Fungia, Green Star Polyps, Cup Mushroom, Green Candy Cane, Kenya Tree, Pom Pom Xenia, Toadstool Leather, Finger Leather, Devil's Hand Leather, LOTS of shrooms (red, green, blue), Orange Sponge, Green Monti Plate, Brown Gorgonian, Blundell Buttons, Flower Pot, Zoanthids, Palys, Green BTA

07-27-2007, 02:45 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Blenny Dilemma I like the Bi-color better, but the Starry is rarer. I say keep the bi-color and get the starry when you up-grade __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

07-27-2007, 02:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
Cassette87 Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Palos Park, IL Posts: 1,415 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Blenny Dilemma thanks for the input scott! i was thinking that for a bit, but maybe it's better to do it the reverse way... get the starry now, and a bi color again later, hah, now I can't decide! the starry is smaller than my bi color, whos a bit bigger than id like from the get go. I'll let you guys know what happens later today, since i'll be visiting the LFS either way if anyone else has an opinion please post away, i'm curious! __________________ Andy My 29 Gallon Reef! My DIY LED Lights Current Status - Camping - Back 7/21/08 I'm still around people, just on a sort of "summer-time leave" Feel free to PM or e-mail me for any needs!

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