Tag: Common Blenny
Tank Update: Blennies, Bullies & the Seaweed Curse
It’s been a tough few weeks in the tank as half of the Sand Goby population has been wiped out (and since replaced). With the crabs gone it wasn’t difficult to narrow down the potential culprits, although in fairness the crabs never bothered with them anyway. The first three casualties…
Tank Update: ‘Ronnie’ Relapse, Flatties are Gone, Monster Blennies and a New Species for the Tank
With the nice weather I’ve tried to get out and do as much rock pooling as I can so its been a busy few weeks for the tank. First an update on ‘Ronnie’ the Blenny, who you may recall from the last update has been a bit unwell and needed…
Flatfish (Flounder, Dab, Plaice)
I’m including these in one category as I’ve only kept Flounder and Dab so far and there seems to be little point in doing separate features when there is no real difference in behaviour. I say I’ve kept Flounder and Dab, but I’m guessing really as I’m not 100% what…
Tank Update: Crab Gone, Shrimps Rescued and a Blenny in Need
It’s been a turbulent month in the rockpool tank. Rising temperatures have left the flatfish looking thoroughly unimpressed, the ever-growing shore crab has followed his predecessors in being escorted back to his original pool, and the brown shrimp were pulled out just in time and tucked safely into a breeding…
Common Blenny / Shanny
The Blennies are the life and soul of the tank. They’re the most active, the most visible, the most entertaining creatures in there. I started with just the one, but now have five in there and they’ve thrived. When there was just the one, it was a little cautious for…