Hi all, so starry blenny's can get up to 5 1/2 inches. A lot of personality and cool to look at. Re: Neat Blenny Bob: Here is a picture that you may enjoy. So much personality, wiggles all over the tank and darts about for food. Still quite a sight, it is a lovely addition to any marine aquarium. Description: The Sailfin Algae Blenny is also called the Lawnmower Blenny because of its ability to mow down hair algae, and Eyelash Blenny because of there long eyeelashes. Poses for photos too … A common sight is of this fish with a fat belly perching on a clean rock after its meal. Named him DeBo cause he takes what he wants! Golden – Somewhat plain, the Golden Blenny lacks cirri and is a solid, bright yellow in color. J. jp_75 Member. Also, I found the scientific name for the starry blenny: Salarias ramosus, which is different than the Dragonet. ... And oh do they have a lot of personality. This blenny shows tons of personality in the aquarium and is … After owning a starry blenny for a while, Im falling in love with the blenny personality. lol He is a cool fish and doesn't bother anyone unless they wonder into his spot under the rocks. Red Scooter Blenny Fish. I have a 28 gallon nano cube. Sometimes we are so busy working on our tanks that we don't take a few minutes to enjoy the … I understand the starry blenny is peaceful, easy for a beginner like me, and good at eating algae. They make an excellent addition to any reef tank. May 27, 2018 #8 sailfin,starry or midas blenny chalk basslet some kind od goby . The Sailfin/Algae Blenny is notable for its unique looks and winning personality. The Starry Blenny is also referred to as Snowflake Blenny. A Functional Blenny- The Captive Bred Molly Miller Blenny - I have been called many things lately, but Aquaculture Advocate and Aquaculture Junkie are my two favorites. My Starry Blenny has a great personality also, but he was very shy at the fish store. Category: Beginner Marine ... Starry Blenny. A well-established medium or larger sized aquarium with multiple swimming levels and plenty of rock is a suitable environment. The Lawnmower Blenny can usually be purchased locally or online anywhere from $10 to $20 US dollars. Im trying to think of a fish with loads of personality for my blasto tank. The Starry Blenny does best in well-established aquariums with large amounts of natural algae to feed on. Absolutely voting for Starry Blenny! The Starry Blenny, Salarias ramosus, has a dark brown base color with multiple white to light blue dots over its entire body. I vote Starry. Your thoughts or opinions on the starry blenny would certainly be welcome. Scooter Blenny's are actually classed as Dragonets, which also includes the ever popular Green and Spotted Mandarin Goby. With such endearing personality, along with being so temperamentally well suited for captivity, it is not surprising to so often see at … $39.99. Couldn't save him in time. He’s been my fav in my tank sense I got him 6 months ago! They do not do well with other Blennies so one species per tank is recommended. What's your opinion? Use a local supplier as your first option. May 27, 2018 #9 jp_75 said: They are a hardy and intelligent species that will add personality to any system along with the added benefit of controlling nuisance algae growth. I've been thinking of a lawnmower blenny, midas blenny, or starry blenny. Many are colorful, others are drab. Blennies will maintain small territories in which they find a small place in the live rock to sleep and hide. Comes up the glass when he thinks you’re gonna feed him...loves to perch everywhere! I may be exaggerating, but he's probably 4-5" long. Some are peaceful, others aggressive. Common names for the Scooter Blenny include; Synchirous stellatus, Red Scooter, Red Dragonet, Scooter Blenny, Starry Blenny & Starry Dragonet. The Starry Blenny also called a Snowflake Blenny is an excellent housekeeper for your reef aquarium native to the Western Central Pacific reefs. With a mottled tan color, oversized eyes, and typical body shape of the Blenniidae family, Salarias fasciatus adds visual appeal to any marine aquarium. Plus he changes colors which is awesome! As far as fish, while not all that colorful, I have a Starry Blenny that is peaceful, easy to keep and has a great personality. Many are reef-safe, but some feed on coral. Blennies are hard to generalize about. Thank u. I've had a pink spotted goby going on 7yrs now. Blennies are a calm, friendly, community fish and have a truly unique personality. starry blenny takes off. What this fish lacks in color, it makes up for through its personality! The diet can be supplemented with vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations. And another thing is that the starry also eats algae like there's no tomorrow. Even if it's the only fish. They certainly can have just about the most personality of any marine fish making them a … Maximum size is around 4 to 5 inches depending on the exact type of blenny. The Starry Blenny likes to perch on live rock and corals between grazing to make sure it doesn't miss anything going on in the aquarium. These fish are more suited to a reef type tank, as they scoot around the liverock, and live sand looking for small Amphipods and Copepods. He loves to perch on any and everything and watch what’s going on, whips his tail in the sand like a burnout lol, the deeper colors with white spots and how they change lighter and darker is neat. They do ship well but buying one sight unseen can be risky. The starry blenny will cleanup your tank by eating algae, as will most blennys. So my lfs has a Ecsenius bimaculatus that theyve had for a little while now. Its body is a mottled dark brown with white dots and its pectoral and tail fins are yellow. My store and I have gotten quite a name in. Care: OK, @DexterB wanted this huge Starry Blenny that I had leftover right before I shutdown. Hopefully, it will not be a snack for the brittle sea star. Quantity Regular price $29.99 Add to Cart. Some are active, others reclusive. This along with algae being its prime food source, make this fish an excellent addition to a peaceful reef aquarium. Top Care Facts For The Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus) Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Diet: Herbivore Origin: Indo Pacific Acclimation Time: 3+ My Starry Blenny is a character as well. Sign in with Facebook. The tailspot blenny seems perfect but I can't find it anywhere. But despite its tendency to grow to an impressive 5" in size in the home aquarium, the Sailfin/Algae Blenny remains peaceful, active and, therefore, fun to observe. If … Redlipped – The Redlipped Blenny is perhaps less red-lipped and more red-headed. Description: The Red Scooter Blenny is also referred to as the Red Starry Dragonet or Red Stellate Dragonet. It's sold out on every store online and I visited like all 15 LFS in my area with no luck. This blenny is quite endearing and has a very curious personality. Anyway, he was in one of my 75 gallons with some tangs, and while I … This little blenny has tons of personality. It is not usually aggressive unless the tank mates appear to have a similar shape as it does. My LFS doesnt recommend this fish in my tank. Or sign in with one of these services. It also has a frogspawn,some zoas and a war coral. The starry dragonet, scientific name Synchiropus stellatus is a species of dragonet native to the Indian Ocean the place it’s discovered at depths of around 40 metres (130 ft). These fish have tons of personality. Sign in with Twitter The Starry Blenny its body is a mottled dark brown with white dots and its pectoral and tail fins are yellow. The below Starry Blenny profile is based on what I have learned and observed. Starry Blenny - Salarias ramosus. This list would include: Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus), Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas), and the Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor). They are known for their jumping ability, so tank should be fully covered. If someone else is feeding I noticed he … Starry Blenny for sale 4Less! Not only are these fish hardly, but they have a lot of personality making them a highly entertaining fish to watch. it sure to inspire those who are struggling with this addiction we call a hobby. With a mottled tan color, oversized eyes, and typical body Fish - starry blenny. In this article, I am going to give an overview of Red Scooter Blenny care, diet, lifespan, fish, and mandarin, male-female, feeding, etc. A blenny … I really want to get a blenny to add some personality to my tank. It eats a wide variety of algae including troublesome hair and string algae. My Starry Blenny has finally come out of his shell and he is amazing!! For more Information on keeping this fish see: Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium I may be exaggerating, but he's probably 4-5" long. These colourful fish require an established aquarium due to their particular feeding habits. Was surprised that he hated him so much. Sure its a little overpriced but he is very well adjusted and is doing great w/ no signs of ailment. Now that he has long since been acclimated he is all over the tank. Larry is an aggressive feeder will come to the top and eat out my hand. The Sailfin/Algae Blenny is notable for its unique looks and winning personality. It has a pair of clowns, a cleaner shrimp, and a maxi-mini anenome. My Starry Blenny unfortunately killed a Watchman Goby that I added to the tank. J. Joevember Member. These guys are blennies so you know they have personality. The body of this little fish is white or silver, but the head is a deep maroon color. Starry Blenny's have a much improved ability to change colors [much more than their other Blenny cousins], they are virtual chameleons. A well-established 30 gallon or larger aquarium with multiple swimming levels and plenty of rock is a suitable environment. A quick video showing the personality of my Starry Blenny "Larry" and how he greets me every time I go near the tank. More than a few hobbyists would describe their blenny’s appearance and behavior as “cute,” entertaining, and even comical. The Lawnmower Blenny's appearance gives it an adorable charm to go along with a great personality. 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