How to fatten up Starry Blenny

[sivitri]

I have a somewhat skinny starry blenny that I want to bulk up a little. He is eating fine, I am just looking for suggestions on foods that would help him put on a little weight.

 

[small alien]

What does it eat currently?

 

[small alien]

How often do you feed? Do you have algae in your tank?

 

[sivitri]

Currently feeding Hikari Marine S pellets and spirulina flake every other day, PE Mysis 3x a week and Cyclopeeze 1x a week. I have no other algae in the tank.

 

[Xavibear]

Let some algae grow on your rocks.

 

[jusn317]

Start putting nori sheets in your tank few times a week. My starry blenny goes straight to them.

 

[small alien]

As a point of perspective, I feed anywhere from once to 5 times a day depending on if I'm home. I would try doubling your feeding routine. Literally. And see how things go. If nothing else, it may help grow a little algae.

 

[moray23]

Mine likes mysis a lot, in addition to normal grazing.

 

[woodnaquanut]

Start putting nori sheets in your tank few times a week. My starry blenny goes straight to them.

+1

You'll unleash the Blenny's inner shark! It's fun to hear him rattle the nori clip!

 

[Eville]

I have a pair of starry blennies that would eat every minute of the day if I allowed them. Twice a day feeding and some nori will satisfy your blenny I'm sure.