Multiple "fang" blennies

[GOSKN5]

I see that Divers den often has trios of the same species for sale.. but I am wondering if 3 different types were added at the same time if it would work out?

Tank is a 120....

Thinking about the smiths, harptail and blackline... any thoughts?

 

[scooter31707]

IMO, I wouldn't try it.

 

[GSM23]

If they are already a trio, then go for it. If not it probably isn't a good idea.

 

[GOSKN5]

See that's the thing... I am doubting that DD has an established trio... they are just three that are together... I'm betting they can coexist.. but maybe I'm wrong

 

[collegereefs]

You would have more luck if they were all females. From what I've read the males become less tolerant of each other when they are mature.

 

[teemee]

They are a fish I love seeing when diving, they are very comical. But the second I put one in my tank, I instantly regretted it - the fangs came out, and it was ambushing fish, ripping off little bits of skin, left right and centre.
Just my 2 pennies...

 

[GOSKN5]

They are a fish I love seeing when diving, they are very comical. But the second I put one in my tank, I instantly regretted it - the fangs came out, and it was ambushing fish, ripping off little bits of skin, left right and centre.
Just my 2 pennies...

This is the first account I have ever read of that.. I have had two and they were docile and almost pushovers... everything I read and witnessed is that the fangs are just a defensive mechanism... what kind did you have?

 

[collegereefs]

There is a type of fang blenny that does exactly what he said; It's called the blue stripe fang blenny. Although I'm not sure if he is talking about the blennys fighting with each other or it attacking other fish.