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Unread 08/03/2020, 07:49 AM   #1
Zionas
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Starry VS Lawnmower Blenny: Which one takes prepared foods more readily?

I have a choice between a Starry and a Lawnmower Blenny and I’ll be picking the one that eats prepared foods most readily. If they’re both difficult to keep using prepared foods I’ll get a Bicolor instead (more common than the Midas in my place).

Is one of them, or both of them difficult to condition onto captive fare?

I will be offering:

-Ocean Nutrition Formula-2 Flakes / Pellets

-Ocean Nutrition Spirulina Flakes

-Hikari Seaweed Extreme / Mega Marine Algae / Spirulina Brine Shrimp / Algae Wafers

-First Bite Calanus Reef Grazer

-Julian Sprung’s Sea Veggies

-Another nori brand


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Unread 08/03/2020, 07:52 AM   #2
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My vote would be the starry. But only if your tank has a LITTLE algae. If you feed that much green stuff, you're going to be awash in thick algae, as in 6" long all over. The phosphate load will climb in your water.


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Unread 08/03/2020, 08:27 AM   #3
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Think I’ll be going with the Starry. I like it looks a lot more. Will it fight with a Bicolor though? Can I do both?


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Unread 08/03/2020, 10:36 AM   #4
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Not had that combo. No idea here.


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Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low.

Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.
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Unread 08/03/2020, 01:24 PM   #5
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Starry Blenny will eat as much of anything you put in the tank as it can.


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Unread 08/05/2020, 08:18 AM   #6
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I always go with starry too since my tank has a bit of algae in it.


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Unread 08/05/2020, 08:23 AM   #7
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It looks like the Starry Blenny is the way to go. I think it looks much more awesome than the regular Lawnmower and I’ve read multiple accounts of it being less picky when it comes to what it eats. It’s awesome and I’m definitely looking forward to getting one.


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Unread 08/07/2020, 02:11 PM   #8
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You rarely have refusal to eat with a goby or blenny.


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Salinity 1.024-6; alkalinity 8.3-9.3 on KH scale; calcium 420; magnesium 1300, temp 78-80, nitrate .2. Ammonia 0. No filters: lps tank. Alk and cal won't rise if mg is low.

Current Tank Info: 105g AquaVim wedge, yellow tang, sailfin blenny,royal gramma, ocellaris clown pair, yellow watchman, 100 microceriths, 25 tiny hermits, a 4" conch, 1" nassarius, recovering from 2 year hiatus with daily water change of 10%.
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Unread 08/07/2020, 06:09 PM   #9
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My starry eats everything, keeps my algae in line and loves frozen bloodworms!
I’ve had luck with both in the past so it’s really up you to chose which one you like better. I have pic of my starry in my profile if you want to give it a look.


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Unread 08/09/2020, 04:31 AM   #10
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Awesome! I’ll definitely be out on the look for a Starry!


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Unread 08/09/2020, 04:32 AM   #11
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You rarely have refusal to eat with a goby or blenny.
Yeah from what I’ve read they’re generally some of the heartiest fish out there, with a couple of exceptions. I do like the Starry’s colors much more than the drab looking Lawnmower.


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