Does anyone know what type of fish this guy is? PICS

[Oceanis]

My wife came back with this guy when she went to petco yesterday. Apparently they told her it’s a dottyback but I can’t find any species that looks like it. Any ideas?

I’ve got a perc clown pair and a spotted goby/ pistol pair. It’s been non-aggressive to all fish/ corals so far but I want to be sure.

 

[monkeyCmonkeyDo]

Its a blenny I think
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[Woodyman]

 

[rmorris_14]

Could this be it? Its hard to tell for sure in your photo

 

[Oceanis]

Right on the money. From what I read he should be fine with his current tank mates. Appreciate the help!

 

[rmorris_14]

My picture wouldn't load.. you beat me

 

[damsels are not mean]

Totally reef safe blenny. Planktivore. They are one of the "fang blennies" which means they have a toxic bite towards predators though this does not pose a serious risk to humans it might hurt if you try to grab it. Because of the fang they are also pretty confident and not shy like most blennies, since predators don't want to get bit they have not much to fear.

 

[Karen00]

Wow, that Petco employee was way off base with that one. Actually I would say they weren't even in the same ballpark as the rest of the team! I wonder if they'd also say it's fine to keep a tang in a 20g. ;-)

 

[rmorris_14]

Right on the money. From what I read he should be fine with his current tank mates. Appreciate the help!

Looks like a cool little fish. Nice find

 

[bnord]

am not complaining - I have two great LFSs in my little hometown, but I have never seen and marine fish or supplies in any of the 3 Petcos anywhere near me

 

[i cant think]

My wife came back with this guy when she went to petco yesterday. Apparently they told her it’s a dottyback but I can’t find any species that looks like it. Any ideas?

I’ve got a perc clown pair and a spotted goby/ pistol pair. It’s been non-aggressive to all fish/ corals so far but I want to be sure.

Striped Fang Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes), completely harmless but watch out as they do have venomous teeth so if threatened or cornered they may bite you.

 

[Pale Morning1]

I had one for awhile. Picked it up at Petco also. Unfortunately mine only lasted for about three weeks. But in that time was perfectly fine with clowns and firefish.

 

[Karen00]

Totally reef safe blenny. Planktivore. They are one of the "fang blennies" which means they have a toxic bite towards predators though this does not pose a serious risk to humans it might hurt if you try to grab it. Because of the fang they are also pretty confident and not shy like most blennies, since predators don't want to get bit they have not much to fear.

If anyone does get bit and suffers a reaction they can add their experience to the other thread that is dedicated to reef related injuries. No surprise there are some clownfish bites. Haven't seen one from this blenny yet.

 

[damsels are not mean]

Wow, that Petco employee was way off base with that one. Actually I would say they weren't even in the same ballpark as the rest of the team! I wonder if they'd also say it's fine to keep a tang in a 20g. ;-)

I find it's never good to wholeheartedly accept any info or advice from people trying to sell you something... Even if they seem to have the best of intentions. In this case I think they just didn't know any better, but the point still stands!

 

[damsels are not mean]

If anyone does get bit and suffers a reaction they can add their experience to the other thread that is dedicated to reef related injuries. No surprise there are some clownfish bites. Haven't seen one from this blenny yet.

They are pretty conservative with the bite afaik. They bite inside the mouth of predators trying to swallow them so unless it thinks you are trying to swallow it will prefer to dart away first. I agree clownfish are a lot more dangerous and I can confirm that with my own experience hehe.

 

[Eric Cohen]

I always called these Striped "Cateye" Blenny......nice feeeesh

 

[vetteguy53081]

Actual name- file striped blenny which is peaceful, needs a little cave to nest in and adequate room to swim to do well in your tank. They are not picky about water quality and eagerly eat small meaty frozen foods.

 

[hawkeyejp82]

am not complaining - I have two great LFSs in my little hometown, but I have never seen and marine fish or supplies in any of the 3 Petcos anywhere near me

Petco is the only store in my town that carries SW fish and even some coral. That said I much prefer to travel to a LFS 40-50 miles away for livestock. I will utilize the PETCO for Instant Ocean Salt and a few other supplies but not livestock.

 

[BeMoto]

Seen this fish at the lfs and almost made a impulse buy. But I came back to reality and realized I didn't know anything about this fish. Never seen it before or heard of it. So I'm doing some research tonight.

Are you still happy with this fish?