New Blenny-what to expect

[ahiggins]

hey all,
First fish I added to my tank is a bicolor blenny about 5 hours ago. Turned the lights off and heading to bed. When should I feed him/when should I be concerned if he doesn’t eat. He’s about 2.5” long. Lfs says he was accepting pellets and Mysis. Theres not much plant material in my tank, keep it super clean lol so I’m worried he won’t be able to snack if he doesn’t eat.
Thanks!!

 

[James M]

Mine ate mysis,brine, flakes, and pellets . Common for new fish not to eat

 

[wallyg]

I just purchased a spotted tail yesterday and he ate frozen mysis that evening. He is just hiding out in the corner of the tank though and not really moving around at all except to eat.

 

[foxt]

Try to start out by feeding the same stuff it was eating at the LFS. My experience with bicolors is that they can be a little shy, so make sure there are plenty of hiding places so the fish can be comfortable.

 

[wallyg]

He is eating fine. Have plenty of rocks in the tank but he seems to be ignoring them right now. Hopefully in a few days he gets acclimated and comes out from the upper corner.
Thanks