Lawnmower blenny anorexic?

ahl_1901 · 12-30-2010, 06:55 PM

My 3 month old Lawnmower blenny has NEVER eaten prepared foods for the 3 months I have owned him. My SPS biocube 29 is algae free and always had been, but I guess he has been finding stuff to eat. He is looking very skinny and I have tried everything in my limited knowledge to get him to feed. All types of frozen, mysis/brine ect., formula 1 and 2, flakes, pellets, frozen pods,nori clipped to a rock...all of the above soaked in zoe and/or garlic

What could I try to get him to eat? He is very active in the tank, but no interest in food.

Thanks for your help.

ahl_1901 · 12-30-2010, 08:31 PM

I have also been allowing the glass side of my tank with the vortech to grow a film of algae for a couple days because he does eat that and thats the only place it grows. I just read that lawnmower blennys rarely eat prepared foods? I have owned one very successfully years ago, never knew that about them. Any tips/tricks/experiences with these fish are welcomed!

Mark · 12-30-2010, 09:01 PM

Try feeding your Blenny Nori sheets.

Treamaya · 12-31-2010, 01:49 PM

I'd be happy to trade you some algae covered rcoks for some clean ones :)

ahl_1901 · 12-31-2010, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mark

Try feeding your Blenny Nori sheets.

tried it, thanks!

ahl_1901 · 12-31-2010, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Treamaya

I'd be happy to trade you some algae covered rcoks for some clean ones :)

haha

Mark · 12-31-2010, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ahl_1901

tried it, thanks!

Never seen a lawnmower blenny that would not eat nori. Good luck with him.

ahl_1901 · 01-01-2011, 05:47 PM

yeah once my big tank is going strong he will be moved to the refugium where I hope he can live a good life! I guess this thread can represent a warning to future buyers about lawnmower blennys. 6 years of this hobby and I can't believe I never knew they were so tough to get to accept food.

12-30-2010, 06:55 PM	#1
ahl_1901 Guest Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 107	Lawnmower blenny anorexic? My 3 month old Lawnmower blenny has NEVER eaten prepared foods for the 3 months I have owned him. My SPS biocube 29 is algae free and always had been, but I guess he has been finding stuff to eat. He is looking very skinny and I have tried everything in my limited knowledge to get him to feed. All types of frozen, mysis/brine ect., formula 1 and 2, flakes, pellets, frozen pods,nori clipped to a rock...all of the above soaked in zoe and/or garlic What could I try to get him to eat? He is very active in the tank, but no interest in food. Thanks for your help.

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Treamaya BOD - President Event Committee Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Forney Posts: 2,159	I'd be happy to trade you some algae covered rcoks for some clean ones :) __________________ Manage your Reef @ Reefnook.com

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12-30-2010, 08:31 PM	#2
ahl_1901 Guest Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 107	I have also been allowing the glass side of my tank with the vortech to grow a film of algae for a couple days because he does eat that and thats the only place it grows. I just read that lawnmower blennys rarely eat prepared foods? I have owned one very successfully years ago, never knew that about them. Any tips/tricks/experiences with these fish are welcomed!

12-30-2010, 09:01 PM	#3
Mark Guest Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Mesquite Posts: 7,692	Try feeding your Blenny Nori sheets.

01-01-2011, 05:47 PM	#8
ahl_1901 Guest Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Plano, TX Posts: 107	yeah once my big tank is going strong he will be moved to the refugium where I hope he can live a good life! I guess this thread can represent a warning to future buyers about lawnmower blennys. 6 years of this hobby and I can't believe I never knew they were so tough to get to accept food.