Is Lawnmower Blenny SPS safe?

[Mirugai]

Have any of you keep LAwnmower Blenny successfully in your SPS tank?

Thank you

 

[SKAREEF]

I have for years and never have had any real issues.

 

[mos90]

you best bet would be a starry blenny. they eat just as much algae and seem to be a little less prone to pick at corals. i have had both and noticed this. but my algae blenny was a little less shy also.

 

[moray23]

I have never had any issues with a lawn mower blenny and sps, but the starry blenny is probably a better option because they seem to be less aggressive.

 

[REEF SMAC]

I've never had a problem with my Lawnmower Blenny.

 

[toothman]

I think every tank should have one. They also live forever. Hangs out like a puppy dog.

 

[rlpardue]

This note of warning really only applies to people along the Gulf coast, but there is a molly-miller look-a-like that people like to catch down at the jetties in Galveston. Be warned, these will target your LPS, then even go to SPS after that. I got a mated pair and they were really cute until I watched one eat my only acan. Lol.

 

[Nanook]

No problems at all.

 

[Mirugai]

I decided to get starry blenny. This guy jumps! I caught him on my floor couple of times. I need to cover my rimless now. Does yours jumps out too?

 

[Nanook]

Mine does not, but he lives in a 375 gallon tank with plenty of space.

 

[mos90]

i lost a lawnmower to jumping. they are jumpers, like wrasses.

 

[DNA]

These are algae eaters. If they are picking at corals there is algae on there.
Reef safe...YES.

 

[trueblackpercula]

Can someone post a picture ?

 

[Rogue sub]

You want a picture of the lawnmower?

 

[trueblackpercula]

You want a picture of the lawnmower?

Yes only because there are some many different ones and I was told the one with red lips is bad.

 

[Rogue sub]

 

[Steve175]

My lawnmower is a model citizen in my SPS tank

 

[trueblackpercula]

Thanks

 

[Rogue sub]

Got lucky with that's one. Energetic little bugger!

 

[Poriferan]

My Starry has never touched a coral in 4 years, well never eaten one. It will rest on them sometimes. Aggressive though, I make a mental note to prepare for the bite every time I put my hand in the tank, saves the water splashing on the floor from sudden arm jerks.:bounce2: