Midas safe with Algae or Starry Blenny?
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klepto
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Not a blenny expert by any means, but in a tank that size I would guess that you could probably get away with another blenny as long as they have ample grazing territories. They will occupy the same niche so some aggression/competition should be expected.
Do you have a lot of algal growth?
How much rock do you have?
My advice would be to pick a different species of fish to save yourself the pain in the arse and potential moralities..
Do you have a lot of algal growth?
How much rock do you have?
My advice would be to pick a different species of fish to save yourself the pain in the arse and potential moralities..
klepto
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If the midas isn't grazing much then you may not have as much potential for competition with another blenny.
Hair algae is a pain! Lowering phosphates and nutrients in general will keep the algal growth down, and is often a better solution than adding another herbivore. Lots of fishes are touted as being the cure all for algae, but this rarely a reality. If I remember correctly, some species of rabbitfish will graze on hair algae, but this is a random thought (plus they have poisonous spines).
If you can, tackle the patches of algae with a toothbrush/wire brush out of the tank and give them a good rinse in tank water before returning to the DT. This is a pain, but you can scrub the rock much more thoroughly than any fish can.
Hair algae is a pain! Lowering phosphates and nutrients in general will keep the algal growth down, and is often a better solution than adding another herbivore. Lots of fishes are touted as being the cure all for algae, but this rarely a reality. If I remember correctly, some species of rabbitfish will graze on hair algae, but this is a random thought (plus they have poisonous spines).
If you can, tackle the patches of algae with a toothbrush/wire brush out of the tank and give them a good rinse in tank water before returning to the DT. This is a pain, but you can scrub the rock much more thoroughly than any fish can.
carb850
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Removing the rock would be a last resort. I am already trying to take steps to control phosphates and nitrates though. I have a light bioload already and wanted to add another Blenny anyhow, this Algae just got me thinkign more about it. That is why I wondered about their compability.
Does it matter if the Midas is a Ecsenius species while the Starry is a Salarias?
Does it matter if the Midas is a Ecsenius species while the Starry is a Salarias?
