2 Blennies

[LetItReef]

Hello- will these 2 fight?

Two spot blenny- Ecsenius bimaculatus


Tail spot blenny- (Ecsenius stigmatura

Thanks!

 

[GHsaltie]

What size tank? More than likely you will run into problems but I'll tag another who will have more experience.
@eatbreakfast

 

[LetItReef]

40 cube.
I will keep an eye. I hope not much damage when they fight since they are both small.

 

[Bluecbs]

IME, tailspot harassed the two spot until perished (stuck in one corner, not eating), but mine was in a 2ft tank

Tailspot will get bigger than 2 spot

 

[LetItReef]

So far they are on each end of the tank, no bullying yet.

 

[Bluecbs]

Ok, just keep an eye. I guess since in the wild, they both occur in the same area(philipines), they recognize each other and twospot(being smaller) will stay away from tailspot territory, imo

 

[eatbreakfast]

If they aren't fighting yet, then they should coexist pretty well. They will setup a hierarchy, but once established, they should respect the hierarchy without much issue.

 

[Bluecbs]

Just curious, has the tailspot actually seen the twospot.....

 

[LetItReef]

Yes, there are moments that they are on the same rock.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Yes, there are moments that they are on the same rock.

Then I wouldn't worry. It seems the are coexisting well.

 

[Bluecbs]

Ahh, thats good then, really good, because my tailspot went after the twospot at the very first sight.....

 

[LetItReef]

So far so good. Been watching them closely.