Midas Blenny Flashing

[gsbrawley65]

I have a Midas Blenny that has been in my tank two weeks. This morning it started flashing on one specific rock. This is the first time I've seen him flash. However, a small bubble tip anemone walked to his favorite perching spot last night. He's still using the perching spot and (I think) rubbing against the anemone every time he goes to it or leaves. Could this cause the flashing? If so, any insight on his realization that he needs to find a new spot?

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

I have a Midas Blenny that has been in my tank two weeks. This morning it started flashing on one specific rock. This is the first time I've seen him flash. However, a small bubble tip anemone walked to his favorite perching spot last night. He's still using the perching spot and (I think) rubbing against the anemone every time he goes to it or leaves. Could this cause the flashing? If so, any insight on his realization that he needs to find a new spot?

I’ve not seen that specific reaction, but I’ve also not kept Midas in with bubble tips.

Flukes don’t kill fish super fast, so you’ll have a few days even to a few weeks to see if this sorts itself out.