RealReefs Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I picked up a 3-4" frag of ORA Red Planet the other day and yesterday I noticed a white spot on the side of the frag with minimal coralites and polyps. I believe the culprit is my Bicolor blenny. Any thoughts? Ive already ruled out bleaching, AEFW and any other bacterial disease or pest. Ive wittnessed him pick at some other corals occasionallyI think he has gone a little too far this time. ?? Link to comment
Begow Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I recently got rid of a Linear Blenny for killing my Ponape Birdsnest and my Reef Tech Monti Cap. Link to comment
RealReefs Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 I recently got rid of a Linear Blenny for killing my Ponape Birdsnest and my Reef Tech Monti Cap. So you would believe it to be the blenny killing it? Link to comment
Begow Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 So you would believe it to be the blenny killing it? Definitely, they all have different personalities. I have a Midas Blenny now who is a great tank citizen, but that linear blenny was hell. Link to comment
RealReefs Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 Definitely, they all have different personalities. I have a Midas Blenny now who is a great tank citizen, but that linear blenny was hell. Great to hear! Yeah, I was thinking about replacing him with a Midas Blenny as well! Thanks for the help! Link to comment
Begow Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 Great to hear! Yeah, I was thinking about replacing him with a Midas Blenny as well! Thanks for the help! No problem, I caught mine within 20 minutes by using a water bottle fish trap. Link to comment
RealReefs Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 No problem, I caught mine within 20 minutes by using a water bottle fish trap. Alright, I will probably catch him tonight and return him to the LFS Link to comment
Daveluce Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I had a bicolor that destroyed all of my sps (5 frags) and a big Davis colony in two days. I don't think they try to eat the polyps, they actually try to scrape the algea off. It was the biggest pain catching him. I actually had to remove every single piece of rock in my tank to catch him. It's really too bad he didn't work out. He was a very cool fish and my kids loved watching him. Link to comment
HVani Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 I have had no luck with comp tooth blennies. I had a bicolor eat several favias before I caught him. I have had other comb tooth blennies that feed on coral as well. The following blennies have been reef safe for me though: Midas (but turned into a huge jerk) Orange Spot Starry Horned(my current blenny) Link to comment
masterbuilder Posted December 4, 2014 Share Posted December 4, 2014 Sorry your blenny didn't work out. They are cool little guys. It's a roll of the dice with any blenny and SPS. Link to comment
RealReefs Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 I had a bicolor that destroyed all of my sps (5 frags) and a big Davis colony in two days. I don't think they try to eat the polyps, they actually try to scrape the algea off. It was the biggest pain catching him. I actually had to remove every single piece of rock in my tank to catch him. It's really too bad he didn't work out. He was a very cool fish and my kids loved watching him. Yeah, he was a great fish, but he had to go especially when he's picking on a very nice coral. I have had no luck with comp tooth blennies. I had a bicolor eat several favias before I caught him. I have had other comb tooth blennies that feed on coral as well. The following blennies have been reef safe for me though: Midas (but turned into a huge jerk) Orange Spot Starry Horned(my current blenny) I was considering a Midas but was too scared to try another blenny. :/ So, I returned him and replaced him with a blue streak cleaner goby, Talbot's Damsel/Chromis, and my new pride and joy, my Splendid Dottyback! Sorry your blenny didn't work out. They are cool little guys. It's a roll of the dice with any blenny and SPS. Yes, I very much agree. He was a very fun fish but, needed to go as my corals are more important especially my ORA Red Planet! Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 My Tailspot is a model citizen in a tank full of sps- he picks around on the glass and areas of the rock but doesn't go near the sps ?. I keep him feed well though with feedings twice a day Link to comment
Daveluce Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 I just got a Midas last week. I did a ton of research before hand and all seems well. So far, I like him much better than the bicolor. He has his blenny giddy hole, but he spends a lot of time swimming around and perching on things. Link to comment
RealReefs Posted December 9, 2014 Author Share Posted December 9, 2014 My Tailspot is a model citizen in a tank full of sps- he picks around on the glass and areas of the rock but doesn't go near the sps ?. I keep him feed well though with feedings twice a day I only feed once a day or every other day. But, I am heavily considering getting a tailspot as my next fish. Im not sure though because I have heard of them eating SPS as well. I just got a Midas last week. I did a ton of research before hand and all seems well. So far, I like him much better than the bicolor. He has his blenny giddy hole, but he spends a lot of time swimming around and perching on things. That's great to hear! Midas blennies seem to be really cool fish. Im just scared after my expierence with my bicolor. ? Link to comment
Sk8n Reefer Posted December 10, 2014 Share Posted December 10, 2014 No issues here with the Tailspot and my tanks pretty much all sps- lfs said they were good with sps too? Link to comment
GT350pwns Posted December 11, 2014 Share Posted December 11, 2014 I am now on my second midas. Both have been model reef citizens and balance out the aggressive nature of my douchenozzle flame angel. First one went carpet surfing not long after I went open top and upgraded to led. Screen top to be made this Friday! Link to comment
RealReefs Posted December 11, 2014 Author Share Posted December 11, 2014 No issues here with the Tailspot and my tanks pretty much all sps- lfs said they were good with sps too? Sounds good I may have to try one in the near future! I am now on my second midas. Both have been model reef citizens and balance out the aggressive nature of my douchenozzle flame angel. First one went carpet surfing not long after I went open top and upgraded to led. Screen top to be made this Friday! I do really enjoy Midas blennies but decided to go with the smaller fish route so I would have more fish making the tank look more lively! Thanks for the help though! Link to comment
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