Algae Blenny

[bcott]

2 weeks ago, I bought a Algae Blenny from my lfs. He is in my 46 gal and hasen't eaten frozen mysis or flake. Although he hasn't eaten yet, from the 1st day I put him in, he's been picking stuff off my rock and glass. Should I be worried?

 

[dmjordan]

Lawnmower aka "algae" blennies diet consist of algae. If your tank does not have sufficient algae growth you may need to supliment with algae sheets.

 

[bcott]

Is what he doing by picking at the rocks okay untill I can get some algae?

 

[zanoshanox]

just be glad he is eating the algea, it will tide him over until it gets low and then he might start eatin frozen foods.

 

[bcott]

does anybody else have a take on this?

 

[drewdog82]

Originally Posted by bcott
does anybody else have a take on this?
I recently got one. He does the same thing in my tank, but I also have plenty of hair algae to keep him busy for a while. I have read that their entire diet is based on algae and as the last person suggested, if u get to the point where there isn't enough algae in the tank, u may need to get algae sheets.

 

[bcott]

thanks