Best Blenny with a Diamond Goby?

[daisy002]

I have a 36 gal bowfront with 2 perculas and a diamond goby. I have been thinking about getting a small blenny to go in there with them. I'm not sure if they would quarrel or not though. I have lots of rockwork, several soft corals, a couple lps, and one sps. I want something that is going to be peaceful and small. Anyone have any suggestions? I am thinking maybe a midas after the research I've done...

 

[RogerJoys]

Midas Blenny's are great. They have a lot of character and are generally peaceful. I have one that co-exists with a variety of other peacul fishes including golden headed sleeper goby's.

He is also an active (and entertaining) feeder.

Midas Blenny's not small by my definition, but it sounds like you did a lot of up front research on them.

 

[johnike]

I agree, beautiful fish. I'm going to add a Starry as well.

 

[daisy002]

I thought about a starry blenny, and he might actually work best for my tank. I really need something that will eat some of this hair algae. Recently had a bloom and I am going to get it taken care of before I get another fish. I never had a problem with it when I had my Eibli angel, but I had to get rid of the angel to be able to put more coral in my tank. I thought I might just increase my cleaner crew for this problem. I have about 25 hermits, 6 turbo snails, 8 nassarius snails, and an emerald. (headed to another section of the forum for this issue, lol)

I just think he might get too big, and put too much of a bio load in my tank. I know the Midas doesn't eat algae, but he would be a size that is appropriate for my tank.

So there shouldn't be a problem between a diamond goby and Midas blenny?

 

[johnike]

Mine ignore each other, one's in the sand and the other is constantly cruising the tank looking for a hole to back into.