Skittish Midas Blenny

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I have a new Midas Blenny that I just added to my display after a month in QT. He is super skittish and hides every time I walk by the tank. I am worried about him not getting enough food. In the QT it wasn't an issue for feeding because he had no competition. In my display though by the time he's not too scared to come out, my clowns and coral beauty angel fish have eaten everything already.

Is there anything I can do, other than over feeding, to make sure that he gets enough to eat? Or am I just being hyper sensitive and worrying over nothing.
 
Give it some time....you will find that your Midas Blenny has the potential to be the most personable fish in your tank once it settles in.
 
They also will eat algae in your tank. Stand far away from the tank and observe. He might be eating off the rocks etc
 
My blenny would not come out in front of me for about 2 months. Now he will investigate me when my hands are in the tank lol! Just give him some time and once he gets used to you it’ll work out. Perhaps add some extra food in to ensure he can get some scraps.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 11 27.5%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 6 15.0%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 10 25.0%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 22.5%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 7 17.5%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 5.0%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 3 7.5%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 1 2.5%
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