obrien.david.j Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 Anyone ever tried a Molly Miller Blenny? Interesting article in Reef Builders https://reefbuilders.com/2024/01/29/molly-miller-blenny-is-a-viable-alternative-for-aiptasia-control/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LavenderTi Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Captive bred option too: https://shop.thebiotagroup.com/products/molly-miller-blenny-aiptasia-eater 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 I inquired about one of these recently, sounded like that are difficult to source. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 55 minutes ago, Krux said: I inquired about one of these recently, sounded like that are difficult to source. Besides being a possible Aptasia predator, they have a look like it would take a mother to love them. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugops Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) I read that article too. I have heard some cases where individuals go rouge and eat coral but that seems like the case with all other fishes and inverts that are aptasia controllers. Tbh, I would go with something more eye-candyish like the kleini butterfly which is readily available and probably cheaper. Edited January 31 by Rugops Kleini butterfly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colbymac92 Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 Are those butterfly reef safe? Pretty sure they eat softies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krux Posted January 31 Share Posted January 31 (edited) Older articles (2018ish) about them that I was reading a few months ago said that there are several similar looking species that were making it into the trade and that may be the cause of dramatically different levels of aggression and diet. If Biota has the right ones I would be much more inclined to try one. It also seems they can get 4 or 5 inches long which is quite large for a blenny. I also read they may not play nicely with the standard lawnmower, and I can’t get rid of ole Wilford, we have had him for several years and my wife would miss those eyebrows… Would love some recent feedback if anyone scores one. Edited January 31 by Krux 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obrien.david.j Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 9 hours ago, Krux said: ... several similar looking species that were making it into the trade and that may be the cause of dramatically different levels of aggression and diet. If Biota has the right ones I would be much more inclined to try one. I have the same thoughts. This may be the time to do captive bread, just to insure we're getting the right species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugops Posted February 1 Share Posted February 1 20 hours ago, Colbymac92 said: Are those butterfly reef safe? Pretty sure they eat softies Mine ate sps but other than that it's pretty cool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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