Benny the Starry Blenny. Ich?

[Mnmbrix]

Hi Everyone! We just got this guy a week ago and I love him so much. Worried he may have Ich. Any thoughts? He’s healthy and seems active and happy. Eats well. But he dive bombs and rolls in the sand sometimes. Thought he was playing but not sure.

 

[CoralsAddiction]

Mine will do the same sometimes to claim territory.

 

[ecas12]

I've had my benny the starry blenny for a few months now and he only decided to do the sand roll once I added a one-spot foxface. Pretty sure it's a territorial thing because for the first two weeks I had the foxface my blenny would follow him around, sit on the rocks the foxface would eat off of, and give him a death stare lol. I am also pretty sure fish like blennies are less likely to develop ich because they are smaller fish. Mine has similar markings to yours and he is totally healthy.

 

[ReeferCO]

I have a starry Blenny that also dive bombs the sand. I was worried about him at first but he’s been doing it for a very long time at this point and he is fat and happy. He is covered in white spots as well. I believe that these are common markings for the starry blenny.

 

[Mnmbrix]

I've had my benny the starry blenny for a few months now and he only decided to do the sand roll once I added a one-spot foxface. Pretty sure it's a territorial thing because for the first two weeks I had the foxface my blenny would follow him around, sit on the rocks the foxface would eat off of, and give him a death stare lol. I am also pretty sure fish like blennies are less likely to develop ich because they are smaller fish. Mine has similar markings to yours and he is totally healthy.

I love his face so much!!!! Thanks for the pictures :)

 

[Mnmbrix]

Mine will do the same sometimes to claim territory.

Cute little peekaboo face. He knows you are taking pics lol. Thank you for the response :)

 

[Mnmbrix]

I have a starry Blenny that also dive bombs the sand. I was worried about him at first but he’s been doing it for a very long time at this point and he is fat and happy. He is covered in white spots as well. I believe that these are common markings for the starry blenny.

Thanks a bunch!! Makes me feel
Better.