Lawnmower Blenny Basics. Since you saw what the tank looked like and how much rock was in it, I think it is safe to assume he had plenty of algae to munch on. Remember that Nori is algae that is very high in phosphates. They eat very little, if any, meaty foods. He is not eating or even trying. The shrouds would increase the flow in each mj1200 from 400g/hr to over 2000g/hr if the creators are to be believed. The blenny was active and eating last night. I helped him to swim and move about but it seemed his belly was too heavy and big for him to move. - need some help my lawnmower blenny he was eating great for about 8 months and then all of a sudden now he will not ea the food i … Its body is a mottled darkish brown with white dots and its pectoral and tail fins are yellow. You need to have enough algae growth for them to graze on; if not, then you'll have to try placing Nori or other dried algaes on a clip on the sand or rocks. Joined 11 Jun 2012 Posts 183 Reaction score 0 Location East Rand. Moving him will only stress him more so I say you try to remedy the problem in tank. 1 of 2 Go to page. For those fish that utilize the cleaners in your tank, is it a regular occurrence? Ahh I’m sorry to say it died. The Sailfin/Algae Blenny is notable for its unique looks and winning personality. Lawnmower blenny, Lonnie, had been eating and swimming okay but his belly started getting bigger and bigger and bigger.... today I noticed labored breathing while he was at the bottom of the tank. The Lawnmower Blenny goes by many aliases including Algae Blenny and Rock Blenny. i only feed heavily once a day. The Lawnmower Blenny, Salarias fasciatus, features a brownish color with various spots making them excellent at camouflage. IMO of course. i feel that i add enough nutrient for the animals and algae and then quickly remove it before it is a problem. The most popular with aquarists are the lawnmower blennies (especially the jeweled or lawnmower blenny [Salarias fasciatus]). The Lawnmower Blenny is considered reef safe, but it can nibble on stony corals and clam mantles. Next Last. flow in my 55g is around 3000 gph continuously. I have a lawnmower blenny in QT, he has been in there for for most of yesterday and today. More clean-up crew needed fast! Thread starter The Newbie; Start date 31 Jul 2012; T. The Newbie. Some owners have noticed heavy breathing and panting in their lawnmower blenny, which is often considered normal if the fish is healthy and eating well. In this article, I am going to provide an overview of starry blenny lifespan, fish, diet, reef safe, care, size, vs lawnmower blenny, etc. Fish are not only something to look at in your saltwater aquarium, they can also serve a purpose in maintaining your tank. The eyes are large and it has a flattened head. I thought he would eat frozen but don't know and will have to watch him. You can try to supplement with dried algae sheets (nori) using a veggie clip or placed under some live rock in the tank for them to eat. It tends to live for two to four years, or maybe longer. I always see mine eating algae off the rocks and glass. Lawnmower Blennies are herbivores. I bought one for a 65 with mild algae and what looks like fuzzy detritus on rocks after seeing a YouTube with it eating algae. × Re: Blenny not eating Hello, I may have some help for the person with the Lawnmower blenny that's not eating. It makes sense that if you put too much Nori (algae) in your tank, you end up getting a problem algae outbreak. I may have noticed a slight increase in respiration rate (only on the blenny), but other than that it looked perfect to me. Find Big discount for Fish and Aquatic products here The Lawnmower Blenny, Salarias fasciatus, is a peaceful community saltwater fish with a great personality and truly earns the name lawnmower, by mowing down microalgae in your tank. mine went thru that when i cut back on feedinng and the tank got really clean. I stuck it in the tank both on the live sand and using a veggie clip, but my blenny was not interested. This tank was very neglected before Dylan got it and there was PLENTY of nuisance algae/cyano. I may have noticed a slight increase in respiration rate (only on the blenny), but other than that it looked perfect to me. Any ideas on food that he might like or other feeding techniques? How long had your lawnmower been in that tank? × He won't eat nori either. Members currently in the chatroom: 0 Who's Online: The most chatters online in one day was 17, 09-12-2012. Lawnmower Blenny Food Lawnmower Blenny Food. 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