Fish Compatibility Question

[theplantman]

Does anyone have any experience keeping mimic blennies with Blue Spotted Jawfish. We had been contemplating one but did not want to upset our mimic.

 

[tgray3]

Fosters and smith and some other sites have compatibility charts. Don't know how accurate they are but it's a place to start anyway.

 

[theplantman]

I read the charts, they said with caution, I was hoping for some real life experiences from members.

 

[fish scales2]

I had a Dusky Jaw living with a Red Sea Mimic Blenny until ummmm I sold it to you. Here is an idea for you....I currently have another mimic, I will get a blue spot and put them together and watch them for a couple days. I am not trying to sell you a blue spot just willing to help with your question. Well unless you have not found one already.:shades:

Chris

 

[theplantman]

Chris,

I appreciate the offer.

I'll tell you what, before you bring one in, let me know how much. You can PM me if you want. If reasonable, and I know they are not cheap fish, I will say yes or no lets run the test. But i definitlely will only purchase for our tank if they get along fine. I ...Like must maintain harmony in my tank man..... (little 70's show humor)

Seriously though, I want to make sure all our critters are happy, healthy and safe.

And no it's not time for another tank

 

[mvm]

I think the collection practices have changed, but when I was in college and managed a lfs a few years ago, they (BS) had a very low survival rate. They apparently come from slightly colder water and are susceptible the blue spotted jawfish disease, a bacterial infection that eats the flesh. Just my 2 pennies!

 

[theplantman]

MVM,

thanks, I saw that in my research (temp requirement) and actually do keep my tank in their range although towards the higher end. 77-78. Will keep that in mind.

 

[fish scales2]

Love your 2 cents, It made me do some more reading before putting a foot in my mouth.:doh:
http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=46578">http://www.fishbase.org/summary/SpeciesSummary.php?id=46578</a>

Well I have really wanted one of these guys myself for a long time and I know it was net-caughtso I am willing.