So I finally found a Golden Tonga Blenny (at Vivid Aquariums) and it was fairly golden/yellow in the store (not bright yellow) and when I added him to my tank it turned to a brownish/blackish color. Is this normal? Will its color improve and go back to golden/yellow? At the store I asked about its color, and they said that they can change color. Just wanted to see if anyone had any feedback. Thanks!
Golden Tonga Blenny (not so golden)
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Toddrtrex
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I am going to assume that we have the same fish....
They can/will shift colors dramatically, at first due to stress, and once settled it will shift when "sleeping". Should note that the older they get the less "golden" and will start to become darker --- I want to say that I remember reading somewhere that they will almost turn black.
Anyways, to show the color shift during night time. (( should note these pictures are about 2 years old, need to get an updated one --- getting darker ))
Normal daytime coloration,
Sleeping,
They can/will shift colors dramatically, at first due to stress, and once settled it will shift when "sleeping". Should note that the older they get the less "golden" and will start to become darker --- I want to say that I remember reading somewhere that they will almost turn black.
Anyways, to show the color shift during night time. (( should note these pictures are about 2 years old, need to get an updated one --- getting darker ))
Normal daytime coloration,
Sleeping,
Mr2KiEu
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i've been looking for this Golden Sailfin Blenny for a long time. Did Vivid have anymore of these guys? how much did you get him for?
Liveaquaria has them on the wysiwyg site, but im not ready to pay $75 for him. i might pull the trigger, one of these days.
any updated pics guys?
Liveaquaria has them on the wysiwyg site, but im not ready to pay $75 for him. i might pull the trigger, one of these days.
any updated pics guys?
Eric the half-bee
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I am going to assume that we have the same fish....
Todd, he looks like he's driving the powerhead. My longnose hawk will sit on my tunzes occ. Funny fish.
Toddrtrex
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Took some tonight -- see below.
Wow, I actually never thought of it that way, but he sure does. Have great personality.
Here are a couple from tonight, can see its color isn't as yellow, and the anal fin is getting some black on it, along with a black spot or two on the body. Still eating like a pig.
This one is a bit washed out -- used a flash.
And one of it by my clam.
Toddrtrex
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Sure thing, and thank you.
Think you will be pretty happy with yours -- mine has great personality and for the most part gets along with my other fish. Once in a while it will "chase" the new angels, but that chase only lasts for about 3 inches until the blenny goes back to relaxing.
Mr2KiEu
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just bought my golden sailfin blenny last week from a LFS, Aquatic Gallery here in the bay area, CA. they didn't even know what kind of blenny he was. the worker assumed it was a starry blenny. bought him for only $25. i'll post pics up as soon as i can get a good shot. he's still shy and in hiding.
question: what do you feed urs? i kno they eat algae, but do you feed anything extra?
question: what do you feed urs? i kno they eat algae, but do you feed anything extra?
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