Who eats pods?

jogre

jogre

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I am of course talking about critters in the fish tank.
I have a lot of pods in my tank and no one to eat them. I know they are not doing any harm, but I think the population could stand to be thinned out a little.
In the tank now I have 2 Skunk Clowns and a Striped Damsel, along with an Umbrella and Ricordia Mushroom also a Yellow Gorgon. It is a 37 gallon tank with lots of live rock, well established after 2+ years.
I am hesitant to get any critter that might be to aggressive in its eating habits of pods, as I don't want them wiped out completely. With that thought in mind I think a Mandarin Goby would not be a good choice. Is there another fish or invert that I should consider?
Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thanks!:)
 
jogre

jogre

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Is there a difference between the eating habits of a Mandarin Goby and a Scooter Blenny?
I would prefer a critter that will also accept flake or pellet food as needed to suppliment the diet.
 
krux

krux

Member
pretty similar in my experience. individual fish will decide wether or not they will take prepared foods in both of those species. both eventually succome to starvation without pods in the vast majority of cases, so a breeding ground like a refugium or a ton or rock in a big tank with one pod eater is in order to keep them healthy.
what we need is a transgenic mandarin that has zooanthalae in its skin so it can bask in the light for feeding purposes... heck they are already the right colors....
 
broncofish

broncofish

Active Member
IME blennies don't eat nearly as much, are more active during the day, and are more willing to except flake, and brine. Just IME
 
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