Midas blenny

[Yahdiel91]

So I've had this midas blenny for over a month. he eats like a pig swims all over the tank, he looks healthy , no abnormal breathing or anything out of the regular.. Got him because i was told they have a unique character, and they love to perch on rocks and just chill.. Mine likes to swim all day but lately I've noticed he goes straight to a corner and just sits there for a while.. is this something they normally do? I've watched him to see if i notice any hard breathing or any sort of disease on him but he looks healthy.. Tested the water and everything is good as well..

Anything helps thank you

 

[Yahdiel91]

 

[Goaway]

Looks fat and cute. Maybe it likes that spot?

 

[Yahdiel91]

Looks fat and cute. Maybe it likes that spot?

yeah he's a chunky one.. Hoping its just that

 

[Goaway]

Is that the side you feed him? Could be waiting for food?

 

[ninjamyst]

You watch him all day....why can't he watch back?

 

[Yahdiel91]

Is that the side you feed him? Could be waiting for food?

It is, fed everyone about 2 hours ago.. Like always, he's first in line

 

[Goaway]

So, begging for food.

It is, fed everyone about 2 hours ago.. Like always, he's first in line

You have a water puppy

 

[Yahdiel91]

You watch him all day....why can't he watch back?

Ehh that'll weird me out if he did

 

[Goaway]

They sometimes do. And yo

 

[Gtinnel]

Mine has one spot on the rocks that he stops at between making laps around the top of the tank. It's a little odd he didn't pick a place on the rockwork, but probably not a problem

 

[Yahdiel91]

So, begging for food.

You have a water puppy

You can say that, he's very friendly and usually swims around my hand when its in the tank

 

[Goaway]

I loved mine, but he was mean. Congrats! There can be issues getting them to gain weight, I recently found out.
Yours looks happy!
Edit; and being an entertaining character

 

[jfoahs04]

I’m with the others - he associates the spot (and you) with food. Normal behavior. It took my tailspot all of 3 days to learn to beg whenever I’m near the tank.

 

[Yahdiel91]

Mine has one spot on the rocks that he stops at between making laps around the top of the tank. It's a little odd he didn't pick a place on the rockwork, but probably not a problem

He's got a hole he normally sleeps in when lights go out. i would've thought when he gets tired he'll do what yours does but it seems he never does get tired and just swims most of the time. But for the last few days thats be his spot

I loved mine, but he was mean. Congrats! There can be issues getting them to gain weight, I recently found out.
Yours looks happy!
Edit; and being an entertaining character

Never would've thought they'd be mean, they look too peaceful. He has a surprising relationship with my 2 clarkii clowns

I loved mine, but he was mean. Congrats! There can be issues getting them to gain weight, I recently found out.
Yours looks happy!
Edit; and being an entertaining character

 

[Goaway]

I think, I can't prove it, the nicer ones are probably female. The mean ones are probably male. As they protect their territories for spawning reasons.

I would have to be able to observe the fish and see if my idea's would work and I could form a pair. One day maybe. But, who knows. maybe i'd run into nothing but males or females if I started to look.

 

[Yahdiel91]

Mine has one spot on the rocks that he stops at between making laps around the top of the tank. It's a little odd he didn't pick a place on the rockwork, but probably not a problem

He's got a hole he normally sleeps in when lights go out. i would've thought when he gets tired he'll do what yours does but it seems he never does get tired and just swims most of the time. But for the last few days thats be his spot

I loved mine, but he was mean. Congrats! There can be issues getting them to gain weight, I recently found out.
Yours looks happy!
Edit; and being an entertaining character

Never would've thought they'd be mean, they look too peaceful. He has a surprising relationship with my 2 clarkii clowns

I’m with the others - he associates the spot (and you) with food. Normal behavior. It took my tailspot all of 3 days to learn to beg whenever I’m near the tank.

weird way of begging thank you, i was hoping it was nothing serious.. i feed em once a day, do ya recommend more feedings?

I loved mine, but he was mean. Congrats! There can be issues getting them to gain weight, I recently found out.
Yours looks happy!
Edit; and being an entertaining character

 

[Goaway]

I like to feed my fish at a minimum of 3 times per day. Saltwater fish are always active vs fresh waterfish.

Your blenny looks good. As long as he is getting morning and night feeding. I think you are okay. But a lunch is fine too!

 

[Gtinnel]

I have an autofeeder that feeds earlier in the day while I'm at work, and then I'll usually put food in my tank once or twice in the evening, depending on how busy I am.

 

[MichaelReefer]

Mine did that all the time.