Is Midas blenny aggressive?
In general, the Midas blenny is NOT aggressive. It is a peaceful community saltwater fish that does tend to be compatible with most of the other tropical reef saltwater fish. But otherwise, they are generally a peaceful community aquarium fish.
How long do Midas blennies live for?
between two to four years
In the wild, the lifespan of a Midas blenny ranges between two to four years. However, in well-treated conditions, they can live up to five years in households. Their lifespan mostly depends on the water condition and diet.
Do Midas blenny jump?
Yes they do jump.
Does Midas blenny eat algae?
Midas blenny eats both plants and meat, unlike other bennies whose diet is plant-based. They are fast eaters who require a varied diet for good health. Feed them on Mysis, crustacean flesh, and brine shrimps regularly, algae, mussels, and herbivorous foods.
Does Midas blenny change color?
Mine changes color only when he gets spooked. If he is in a small tank or can’t find a place to call home that might be the cause.
Can you mix blennies?
Adding Blennies to a Mixed Species Tank For the most part, blennies get along quite well with other fish. Some blennies will squabble over a particularly nice hiding spot, but they generally do not harass other fish.
Are blennies jumpers?
Yes, they are jumpers but don’t jump that much. Mine stayed on the bottom most of the time. You should put a mesh net on the top of the tank.
Does blenny fish jump?
Many fish tend to jump, blennies do it very often. Best not to replace him until you get a mesh cover on the tank.
What do you feed Midas Blenny?
Unlike most blennies, the Midas Blenny requires a meaty diet including finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, along with frozen herbivorous preparations, micro and blue-green algae.
How do you acclimate Midas Blenny?
In mature, midas blennies associate with large shoals of lyretail anthias. So in captivity, they acclimate faster when there are plenty of other active fish out and about. Without other fish it takes longer for them to get comfortable. Just give it more time.