Lawnmower Blenny safe in frag tank?

[greenreefer]

I've been keping frag in my display until I finshed my frag tank (thread with pics in DIY forum) this past weekend. My display has a Purple Tang and a Hector's Goby, which do a number on any algea that comes in on new frags. I'd like to find an algea eater from the frag tank. So a couple of questions...Has anyone had a bad expierience with a lawnmower blenny eating zoas, palys, or rics? Will a lawnmover stay in a shallow frag tank without lid? Does anyone have a better recommendation?

 

[jaymz]

I had one in my 20L frag tank and he did a great job. The monkey shrimp pestered the corals more than the LMB did. And the LMB cleaned the glass and rocks like a champ.

 

[spiderwoman]

I'd say you'll be safe. I haven't heard LM's jumping. Another good algae eater is the Starry blenny.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

+1. ive enjoyed mine picks at stuff all day and doesnt btoher and coral.
Also i love my coral beauty being in there. Glad I didnt sell him as well. he picks at the plugs more than mt LMB. Both are doing a good job

 

[greenreefer]

Thanks all
rebel, I'd keep a close eye on the coral beauty with new additions. I had one for 6 months that did exactly as you say and then one day he ate all the fringe off a paly colony with 50+ polyps (Blue Hex). I removed that colony because it was easier and he left all my others alone, then on the next set of additions he did the same thing with GPE. I eventually took everything out of the tank, caught him and took him to the LFS. I loved him while he was well behaved though.

 

[rebelprettyboy]

yeah I check him out eveyrday. Ive had him sinch Jan. and so far so good. Just hoping it stays that way. he knows id spank him if he ever got out of line

 

[greenreefer]

 

[spiderwoman]

The crack house (you know who I mean) has a Mandarin Dragonet in one frag tanks for example. Seem to love in it there. When ever we get our frag tank set up, I'll house a few good algae eaters there.

 

[greenreefer]

Thanks, everyone. I now have a sixline wrasse and a lawnmower blenny in the frag tank and I'm done for fish in there.