Gobies & Blennies - to stock or not?

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jfmkem82

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Hi all,

I am in the early stages of setting up a new 25 gal lagoon tank. I have cleaned the rock and have the live sand ready to go. Next step is to add a mixture of new saltwater and some water from my 2 yr old 75 gal reef tank. I'll also transfer a few of my established rocks into the new tank. The lagoon tank will also have a screen top to prevent jumpers.

Eventually the plan is for a goby / blenny specific tank. My 75 gal reef has 2 clowns, a green anthias, a royal gramma, a yellow tailed damsel, 6 line wrasse, and 2 watchman gobies. Based on this stocking level, and the fact that I plan on putting in a significant amount of rock to create plenty of hiding spots, I'm thinking of stocking the 25 gal lagoon with 4 - 5 gobies and/or blennies.

I'd be interested in hearing the community's thoughts on types of gobies and/or blennies I should be considering.

Thanks
Javier
 
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Volcano1

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I like my gold midas as well. alot of personality. He loves barnacles to host in. Haven't kept many others, so no help there.
 
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jfmkem82

Member
I've seen the Midas blennies at ReefWise. Good looking fish. Thanks for the responses thus far.

Anyone have experience with stocking several different species of blennies / gobies in same tank?
 
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jp_75

Member
if i ever have that small tank i will put few barnacle blennies and pink streak wrasse.maybe i would add neon goby or pair of yasha.
 
Mjl714

Mjl714

Well-known member
I’ve got a Starry Blenny, as mentioned above, our guy has a great personality. Reminds us of a dog, comes right up to the surface, begs for food, and nibbles on algae. On the other hand, I also have a Blue Spotted Watchmen Goby (in another tank), he’s alright, but not nearly the personality, and he likes to move stuff around.
 
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IHaveCrabs

IHaveCrabs

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Definitely pair one up with a tiger pistol shrimp (like the watchman or yashi). So fun to watch. Would be good to have a pvc structure or rises to hold up the rock work. Gives them space to tunnel without distrumpting the rock work.

As far as together, I have had gobies and blennies but have made sure to get species specific to an area of the tank (perching in rockwork vs burrowing). Some blennies and gobies do well in groups though.. not most unfortunately

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jfmkem82

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ihavecrabs said:
definitely pair one up with a tiger pistol shrimp (like the watchman or yashi). So fun to watch. Would be good to have a pvc structure or rises to hold up the rock work. Gives them space to tunnel without distrumpting the rock work.

As far as together, i have had gobies and blennies but have made sure to get species specific to an area of the tank (perching in rockwork vs burrowing). Some blennies and gobies do well in groups though.. Not most unfortunately

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thank you !
 
anarchy

anarchy

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In a tank this size if you're looking to do multiple of the same species then the bigger blennies are out. Bigger species blennies are more likely to become hostile towards each other. I have a similar stocking plan for my 30 and with the research I've done here's a handful of options I've found that will work together.


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jfmkem82

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anarchy said:
In a tank this size if you're looking to do multiple of the same species then the bigger blennies are out. Bigger species blennies are more likely to become hostile towards each other. I have a similar stocking plan for my 30 and with the research I've done here's a handful of options I've found that will work together.


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Thank you very much for all these suggestions.
 
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