blennys and gobies?

brewski4u1

Member
are blennys and gobies ok to keep in the same tank or will they a have a problem w/ each other? i'm looking to get a Bi color blenny or another type of blenny and a yellow watchman gobie or some other type of sand sifter ! any pointers or tips with either fish selection?
 

dreamweaver

Member
Speaking generally, in Marine Fishes by Scott W. Michael, blennies should be kept one per tank - while gobies kind of depend on the type of goby and it's usually suggested if more than one, a male and female since the same gender may fight...
As far as keeping blennies and gobies together... Blennies seem to be the most apt to cause problems...
The specific Bi-color Blenny you mentioned? "May behave aggressively towards members of its own species, closely related forms or smaller bottom-dwelling species. May pick on gobies and firefishes
."
My suggestion would be to research first - then select....
 

debbie

Active Member
I have had 2 bicolor blennies and both of them were quite aggressive. I guess it depends on your tank size if you have a very large tank then they might be okay but like mentioned do some homework on them and pick the one that best suites you.
I have to say that the bicolor blennies are soooo cute, love their big eyes and their doinkers on their head. More personality too than gobies IMO
 
I have a Lawnmower Blenny with 2 firefish and a orange spotted goby. The Lawnmower Blenny is quite docile and friendly toward everyone.
 
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