Help! Tail spot blenny is mean

[sprinj76]

I have had my tail spot blenny for about 5 months now and have never had a problem. In the last 3 days it had been very mean, chasing other fish in the tank. At first I thought it was the clownfish picking on him causing blenny to attack them, so I took both clowns back to the fish store and bought a firefish. Now blenny is chasing the firefish to the point where the new fish will not come out!

I already tried rearranging my rock work, along with netting blenny and giving him a "time out" by keeping him in the net for about an hour.

Do I have to get rid of him now to keep other peaceful fish?

I haven't had any issues with this fish until the last few days.

 

[petoonia]

How long has the blenny been in the tank? I've never heard of these guys getting aggresive. It sounds like he might of claimed the tank as his own territory. I would get the firefish out, they are very skittish fish, and dont do well when they are being harassed. I would add a fish that can hold its own, they will probably work things out on their own.

 

[Chibils]

Re: Help! Tail spot blenny is mean

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=12559832#post12559832 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by sprinj76
I have had my tail spot blenny for about 5 months now

I haven't either. I don't know what to tell you about that. Maybe put him in a breeder cup, add new fish, and then let him out later?