Lawnmower blenny can help with your algae. Yes, the gobies that pair with pistol shrimp do also shovel sand into their mouths sometimes, but it's faaarr from being enough for an entire tank. In my 46g I have a watchman and bi-color blenny and it's the same scenario Ksquare has. For the first month my tank was a constant cloud because he was kicking up so much sand. Tue, 17th Jul 2007, 12:42 AM #7. deepblue. It's really cool to watch its trunk and eyeballs flinching as it scavenges. Another Blenny featured in this round up of popular beginner fish is the lawnmower blenny; also known as the sailfin or algae blenny. They did alright together and the only sign of aggression was gaping by the YWG. When you get to gobies, that's where the differences really are obvious. Is one species considered to be a cleaner? It could be the jumping, but also they need a lot of feeding and etc. Or do you go through and do something specific, I'd love to know how to go about it . This bright yellow Goby has blue speckles on its face and it spends most of its time perching rather than swimming in open water. I lost my lawnmower this week as well. one died in the paie, then the one that was paired started beating up the smallest one. Currently I have a bicolor blenny, 1 inch zebra blenny, tomato clown and smaller damsel. so I think I have a really good chance at it working. 1journeyman Active Member. can i add a tail spotted blenny to my tank when i have a watchmen goby and red scooter blenny? The species is fairly social and gets along well in small groups (generally a male with a group of females) when housed together in larger tanks. I think they will fight. I lost my lawnmower this week as well. Display as a link instead, × They are a power team in any tank. The Blenny seemed to live in a cave between sand and LR at the LFS. 1:33. They are hardy and can be housed with other peaceful fish in a reef tank setting, but may become territorial towards other blennies, gobies or dartfish in smaller tanks. Clowns have got to be doing it on purpose while the blenny is watching from a hole close by. The blenny stayed in the bolt holes on rocks while goby live in caves. devilboy Member. I can't say for the goby, but if you have gaps or holes in your live rock, the blenny will hang out in/on the rock, while the watchmen is usually a tunneler right? This morning I suddenly, after about 9 months, found my 4+" long Lawnmower Blenny (aka "Dinosaur") belly up on the bottom of my 120 gallon mixed reef tank. It is best to keep only one species of Blenny per tank as they will defend their territory from other Blennies. The ocellaris clownfish, also known as the false percula clownfish or common clownfish, is one of the most popular and arguably one of the easiest marine fish to have in an aquarium. These guys love to sit near their homes, which can be either burrows in the sand or caves formed by live rock. Thats funny so do I!! Then cleaning a different part of the sand bed every water change helps a lot too. Clear editor. Size: Small. My watchman goby and foxface are both perfectly normal. My watchman goby and foxface are both perfectly normal. I have never seen a watchman do more than flare though. In my 46g I have a watchman and bi-color blenny and it's the same scenario Ksquare has.   Your previous content has been restored. there is no way of telling when and where they will show up. For instance, the barnacle blennies live in barnacles and will congregate together in small colonies, while most other blennies are very territorial and don't like blenny company. after I give away the damsel and little blenny. I've had plenty good luck though with snails and a star moving the sand around. Dec 2, 2005 The Diamond Watchman Goby is a sand sifting blenny that combs the sand bed and rocks for food. Open hours. diamond goby is a lot larger than the blenny so it's not a problem FOR NOW. perfecting the art of algeatopes(now in my fuge). I've never had either but I hear most of those fish are rather difficult to care for. These fish will typically clean out the sand bed, removing any micro fauna, copepods and beneficial bacteria that the tank may need. Edit* thought the watchman was a shrimp . You want a goby. The blenny’s appeal as the […] The Lawnmower Blenny personifies this very trait with its ability to eat up many types of algaes. but overall with tons of holes in the LR, each one was smaller than the other and it worked well. I could not forsee any one of the 3 not getting along but just like in society you get that occasional ####### fish. Whats the difference as far as character, feeding, where they like to live, etc? Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1-1/2" to 2-1/4"; Medium: 2-1/4" to 4-1/4"; Large: 4-1/4 to 6-1/4" disaster999, September 1, 2009 in Fish Forum. I think the pair/bonding of the two blennies might really help. Blennies are a bottom dwelling species found on or close to sand and rocks. Richard 29g BioCube, soon to be modded to the be-Jesus!! I saw a watchman blenny (yellow) at the LFS and then I saw a picture of a goby online and they look really similar to me? I have a diamond spot goby and a lawnmower blenny, and yes, the diamond is a bit messy, but so cool. diamond goby is a lot larger than the blenny so it's not a problem FOR NOW. Nothing bothers them until the clowns show up, then the goby opens it's mouth real big and shakes its tail at the pistol shrimp and thats the routine. This morning I suddenly, after about 9 months, found my 4+" long Lawnmower Blenny (aka "Dinosaur") belly up on the bottom of my 120 gallon mixed reef tank. It moves around the sand with its foot dragging its shell and eats diatom. It should be fed at least three times per day. Clowns have got to be doing it on purpose while the blenny is watching from a hole close by. The Lawnmower Blenny, Salarias fasciatus, features a brownish color with various spots making them excellent at camouflage. Saturday 10am - 8pm. I had a bicolor blenny in there. i just have to go and just shop around. A blenny will usually mature between 4 and 6 inches in length. They jump alot so make sure you have something covering your tank. These are the top 10 saltwater aquarium fish for beginners. This is the second one I have lost to the exact description that you gave. A true sand sifting fish is a diamond goby (it does not pair with pistol shrimp). Use caution when placed with Coral as it is known to nip at small-polyped stony coral and clam mantles. Yellow Watchman Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp DUO. Starry blenny and a watchman goby what exactly was the watchman doing to stir up the tank? I have a 16 gallon nano reef tank with the intent of two clown fish in the future. Tank Specific Need. Watchman Goby Fends off Lawnmower Blenny. Unfortunatly in that situation I would think it boils down the the individual fish's personality more than species. I have a lawnmower blenny and a diamon goby in a 60 gallon. How to restore a lawn mower. Lawnmower blenny can help with your algae. I have a marine aquarium where the watchman is my oldest fish. Watchman goby. i just added a yellow watch man gobie to my tank and its doin fine. clowns, 1 firefish, 1 6 line wrasse, 2 grn. This morning I suddenly, after about 9 months, found my 4+" long Lawnmower Blenny (aka "Dinosaur") belly up on the bottom of my 120 gallon mixed reef tank. He eats a ton of algae as well as nori sheets every other day. The Lawnmower Blenny is peaceful towards other tank mates unless they are similar in shape or appearance to a Blenny, therefore it is best have an individual Blenny unless kept in a larger aquarium and the two are a mated pair. I was a little worried when I introduced the algae blenny because I do have 1 barnacle blenny who is a tuff guy but they dont bother each other either (although the barnacle fights with my clown all the time - kind of funny because it is 1/2 the size and he picks the fight). Yellow Watchman Goby & Tiger Pistol Shrimp DUO. Is one species considered to be a cleaner? chromis and a lawnmower blenny( ~ 4" long) in a 36 Gallon bowfront. Do research before buying fish! I saw a watchman blenny (yellow) at the LFS and then I saw a picture of a goby online and they look really similar to me? ... - Duration: 1:33. It needs at least a 30 gallon tank with deep sand for burrowing. $57.78. I've also had things go bad too but it seems like it could work. Tank Specific Need. ... Blenny. cheap. My blenny gets along with my clowns and cryptic sixline (which is really passive), I had a tail spotted blenny and yellow watchmen goby in my 20L for about 5-6months. None of them showed any aggression unless my goofball clown visit their territory, thanks for the replies, i might give it a try. They are real characters. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I currently have 2 perc.   You cannot paste images directly. my watchmen and red scooter blennys are pretty good buds, ive seen them hang out together and one doesnt seem to be bothered by the other. So choose which type you want and go from there. You can post now and register later. Sunday 12pm - 7pm One good alternative to turning sand is a fighting conch. I don't have a lid on my nano haha, When you clean your sand do you just gravity hose it? Upload or insert images from URL. Neon Dottyback KILLED my Watchman Goby! Paste as plain text instead, × yellow watchman goby md $19 lawnmower blenny md $19 ... gold sleeper goby md $29 pink spotted watchman goby $29 red dragonet blenny $29 dogface puffer md $49 sohal tang xlg niger trigger md $39 six line wrasse $17 flasher wrasse male $49 possum wrasse $49 long tentacle purple md $69 emerald crab $7 cleaner shrimp $29 I don't have a sand issue anymore. Currently I see my bicolor as relatively passive to my fish. You shouldnt have any issues with your ywg and either of those blennies unless your tank is exceptionally tiny. They require sand and rocks and make an interesting addition to the marine aquarium. It needs a 30-gallon tank, at the minimum, to provide the best opportunity for plenty of algae. They jump alot so make sure you have something covering your tank. I'm nervous about the fighting conch due to how small of a tank it is you know? It tends to live for two to four years, or maybe longer. Cookies help us deliver our Services. the other mound has tones of hiding places and holes for it to rest in. They acted very healthy for well over a month each, but slowly lost weight and form.   Your link has been automatically embedded. It's especially funny that none of the other critters even react to his posturing. I think the only way to find out is give it a shot. Tuesday - Friday 5pm - 8pm. It has a very unique look with a spotted tan color and large eyes, and although it can grow to 5”, it is still a peaceful fish. Customer Reviews Write a review. They are a power team in any tank. I have two that seemed to form a pair bond. Nothing bothers them until the clowns show up, then the goby opens it's mouth real big and shakes its tail at the pistol shrimp and thats the routine. Richard 210-842-1842 jrnannery@gmail.com. Watchman Goby. Incompatible species will increase stress in the tank which could result in disease and considerable loss. I know there's a couple hardy ones but yeah the tank jumping part is a b*tch. The Diamond Watchman Goby is a sand sifting blenny that combs the sand bed and rocks for food. No fighting. Hey guys so I'm looking for a sand sifting fish and I'm struggling to find a "compare pros/cons" list for goby's and blenny's. The Blenny seemed to live in a cave between sand and LR at the LFS. I have a lawnmower blenny, a purple firefish goby, and a yellow watchman goby and they all get along just fine. He's a grumpy little bugger too! I have a Bicolor Blenny and a Yellow Watchman Goby in the same 50g. By The watchmen will kick up sand for a bit but this goes away and you will be left with the cleanest sand in town. I highly recommend looking into one, it's one of my favorites in my tank. × If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. × If you want the pair it's more for observation and not really for sand sifting. I may look into a small star though, I'll have to do more research and see how difficult they are as well as how big they'll get. I have a lawnmower blenny and a diamon goby in a 60 gallon. I had a mandarin that was a viscious bully so just about anything is possible. The Yellow Watchman Goby, also known as the Yellow Prawn Goby brings a guardian like attitude to the tank. He eats a ton of algae as well as nori sheets every other day. The lawnmower blenny scientific name (Salarias fasciatus) is a greenish-brownish-colored algae eater with a smattering of blue spots that blend it perfectly with its surroundings. Gobies come in a multitude of colours and most are relatively small. The Bluespotted Watchman Goby feeds mostly on prey suspended in the water column but will pick food off the substrate. The blue stripes and spots on its body may change in brightness depending on its environment, becoming more muted at times, with a chameleon-like effect. Nothing bothers them until the clowns show up, then the goby opens it's mouth real big and shakes its tail at the pistol shrimp and thats the routine. Curious if anyone has put a Lawnmower / Algae blenny into a smallish tank (20g) with a watchman goby. i have a 20 gal tank, the goby already marked one mound his as he always hangs out there. Yeah I don't have a lid so I'm a little screwed there.. Blenny doesn't sift sand OR have relationships with shrimp. - Duration: 46:08. As far as blenny/goby compatibility, I have kept multiple of each in several different tanks with no issues. Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes) The striped blenny (also known as line-spot harptail blenny) is a pretty little reef fish that is suitable for any nano- or large-scale marine aquaria. thanks. Based on that experiment, I'm leery of adding the Lawnmower … If the tank is larger, it will grow to its maximum length. They typically graze on the rocks. Lazy Ass Reefer 20,068 views. Smithii Blenny Blue Neon Goby Engineer Goby Red Head Goby White Sleeper Goby Rainsford Goby Dragon Goby I have a starry blenny and a watchman. But there's always a catch, as the fish depletes microfauna important to a sandbed and unless supplemented with food, can starve. would the goby and the tail spotted fight? The watchmen will kick up sand for a bit but this goes away and you will be left with the cleanest sand in town. Whats the difference as far as character, feeding, where they like to live, etc? They bring a lot of action, and some times chaos, to new and old tanks alike. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Nassarius snails turn the sand by popping in and out of it and scavenging. The watchman goby, also known as the shrimp goby, is a low-maintenance fish well-suited to aquarium life. The only thing is there may be disputes over hidey holes but I would think the watchman would be the dominant one in that situation especially concidering size and the fact it was there first. It's hilarious to watch. ... All About The Yellow Watchman Goby or Yellow Prawn Goby - Duration: ... Benny The Lawnmower Blenny - … New comments cannot be posted and votes cannot be cast, Press J to jump to the feed. They are a power team in any tank. **Also if you know of any sifters who aren't common offenders of jumping out of the tank that'd be greatly appreciated! The watchmen will kick up sand for a bit but this goes away and you will be left with the cleanest sand in town. Monday- Closed. Whatever I get I'd like it to have the symbiotic relationship with a cleaner shrimp! I would reallllly like to add a yellow watchman goby/pistol shrimp pair as my final fish addition but I am concerned the blenny will harass the new goby. As far as I know there isn't a blenny that exclusively sifts sand.   Pasted as rich text. He opens his mouth and shows whoever is getting too close how "big" he is! Another Blenny featured in this round up of popular beginner fish is the lawnmower blenny; also known as the sailfin or algae blenny. Blennies and gobies typically occupy a different area of the tank, so usually there isn't an issue. The peaceful blenny comes in many different varieties, with the lawnmower blenny and bicolor blenny being two of the most popular choices. They bring a lot of action, and some times chaos, to new and old tanks alike. If you want a shrimp/goby pair then it shouldn't be for the purpose of them sifting the sand. ive tried to ask this in the tail spotted blenny thread, but people are too busy posting pictures of theirs to answer my question so ill just make a new thread. But who am I to say yes or no. I have a lawnmower blenny and a diamon goby in a 60 gallon. 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