How to pair Starry Blennies

[rishma]

I am very sad to say one of my starry Blennies died suddenly. I had a pair for about 6 months (from DD), they spawned and laid eggs very frequently and seemed in perfect health, then the larger one (female?) suddenly died. I believe it was the female because the other one would periodically turn white, which I think is a male behavior.

I would really like to have another pair. Can someone provide guidance on how to identify and add another female?

Thank you.

 

[rishma]

Perhaps someone can tell me how to ID a female to pair up the my male?

 

[ilikefish34]

I've asked this question too but didn't get any help. Having a pair yourself, were there any noticeable physical differences other than size? They may be like gobies and you would just need a smaller specimen and use an acclimation box but please wait for others before taking my advice.

 

[rishma]

Really? All the fish geniuses here and nobody can sex a starry blenny?

 

[small alien]

There are any number of reef fish species that can't be sexed visually. Including, I believe, blennies.

 

[rishma]

Bump. Has anyone successfully made a male female pair in their tank?

 

[Jersh]

I've seen sexed pairs being sold on DD at liveaquaria.