Possible Algae Blenny

[RWhitt907]

I'm looking at adding an algae blenny, This is my current stock. Would there be any issue with this?

Oscellaris Clownfish
Snowflake Clownfish
Midas Blenny
Diamond Goby
Yellow Watchman Goby
Splendid Pintail Wrasse
Bangaii Cardinal
Coral beauty Angel

 

[Catawba_Valley_Reef]

What size tank?

Midas Blennies can be jerks and may have an issue with another blenny in the tank.

 

[RWhitt907]

What size tank?

Midas Blennies can be jerks and may have an issue with another blenny in the tank.

Forgot to mention that part. It's a 75g

 

[vetteguy53081]

Forgot to mention that part. It's a 75g

Lawnmower should be fine. Starry, possible issue. Realize these fish need meats in their diet more than algae. Tail spot also a good choice

 

[RWhitt907]

Lawnmower should be fine. Starry, possible issue. Realize these fish need meats in their diet more than algae. Tail spot also a good choice

Yep. I feed mysis daily and have a nice wall of algae on the back glass for them.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Yep. I feed mysis daily and have a nice wall of algae on the back glass for them.

Although these blennies needs algae to survive, its a belief they can survive on algae alone and actually need to pound and gnaw on coral, ingesting detritus and waste from the coral which includes coral skeleton, sand, gravel, and for meats - fish eggs, plankton and tiny chopped foods such as krill and shrimp. Mysis is fatty and not enough
If a blenny is not getting enough calcium carbonate in its diet, it will rapidly deteriorate.