Blenny's (Bi-colour VS Tailspot)

[Ulm_nano_diybudgetreef]

Of the 2, which would be more recommended?

I hear the bi-colour isn't always reef safe as it confuses small polyps for algae, but I prefer the its colour over the tailspot.

All advice and experience would be highly appreciated.

Thanks in advance

 

[Fishy212]

Both are great choices. They will both help with algae control but will go after soft coral. My tail spot went after 1 ginopora and 1 toadstool mushroom. I eventually had to "train" the fish and moved the corals permanent spot away from his home. I keep him happy with nice seaweed supplements and have not had any issues so far. Good luck

 

[Ulm_nano_diybudgetreef]

Both are great choices. They will both help with algae control but will go after soft coral. My tail spot went after 1 ginopora and 1 toadstool mushroom. I eventually had to "train" the fish and moved the corals permanent spot away from his home. I keep him happy with nice seaweed supplements and have not had any issues so far. Good luck

Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. I guess no choice other than feed seaweed or equivalent.

 

[alton]

Love my Tailspot

 

[nereefpat]

I hear the bi-colour isn't always reef safe as it confuses small polyps for algae, but I prefer the its colour over the tailspot.

The behavior should be the same. Get the bicolor if you like it better.

 

[najer]

A bi-colour chewed my montis, I have a twin spot similar to the tailspot and love it.

 

[Ulm_nano_diybudgetreef]

A bi-colour chewed my montis, I have a twin spot similar to the tailspot and love it.

That's what I've heard, they typically go for the montis

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

I definitely love blennies. I think either will be fine

 

[Squidward]

I've had both before and I choose the bi-color cause of the cool two tone color.

 

[RJ Murphy]

I have both in my 150. I have not noticed them going after polyps, but that could be a lack of vigilance on my part.
I love the colors on the tailspot so it got my vote, mine lives in an old snail shell toward the rear of my tank, the bicolor lives in a rock hole at the top of my reef, love to see him peaking out at his surroundings.

 

[jazzfisher]

Here's mine! Love him!