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Lawnmower Blenny

Lawnmower Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

The Lawnmower Blenny is a mottled, cryptically-patterned fish that blends seamlessly with live rock, even shifting its color to match its surroundings. Despite its reputation as an algae grazer, it is primarily a detritivore, so supplemental feeding with algae-based foods is important. A hardy and peaceful addition to reef tanks that stays close to the substrate.

TemperamentPeaceful
Max Size5"
Care LevelEasy
CategoryBlenny

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Compatibility Chart for Lawnmower Blenny

See how Lawnmower Blenny gets along with every other species in our database.

Great Match (2)

Ocellaris Clownfish Great No issues Zoanthids Great Safe - eats algae only

Compatible (73)

Blue Hippo Tang Compatible Blue tang eats different algae types; fine Naso Tang Compatible Naso eats macro algae; different niche True Percula Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Maroon Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clarkii Clownfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Beauty Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Emperor Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species French Angelfish Compatible No known issues between these species Six Line Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Fairy Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Melanurus Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Cleaner Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowspotted Wrasse Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Firefish Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Yellow Watchman Goby Compatible No known issues between these species Mandarin Dragonet Compatible No known issues between these species Green Chromis Compatible No known issues between these species Yellowtail Damselfish Compatible No known issues between these species Copperband Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Raccoon Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Butterflyfish Compatible No known issues between these species Flame Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Longnose Hawkfish Compatible No known issues between these species Royal Gramma Compatible No known issues between these species Banggai Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pajama Cardinalfish Compatible No known issues between these species Clown Tang Compatible No known issues between these species Convict Tang Compatible Convict is peaceful; minimal conflict Epaulette Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Horn Shark Compatible No known issues between these species Coral Catshark Compatible No known issues between these species Foxface Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species One Spot Foxface Compatible No known issues between these species Masked Rabbitfish Compatible No known issues between these species Niger Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bluechin Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Pinktail Triggerfish Compatible No known issues between these species Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Magnificent Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Long Tentacle Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Sebae Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Chicago Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Rose Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Rainbow Bubble Tip Anemone Compatible No known issues between these species Colorado Sunburst BTA Compatible No known issues between these species Skunk Cleaner Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Fire Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Peppermint Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Tiger Pistol Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Sexy Shrimp Compatible No known issues between these species Emerald Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Blue Leg Hermit Crab Compatible No known issues between these species Turbo Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Nassarius Snail Compatible No known issues between these species Tuxedo Urchin Compatible No known issues between these species Red Fromia Starfish Compatible No known issues between these species Hammer Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Torch Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Frogspawn Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Mushroom Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Rhodactis Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Florida Compatible No known issues between these species Ricordea Yuma Compatible No known issues between these species Bounce Mushroom Compatible No known issues between these species Green Star Polyps Compatible No known issues between these species Pulsing Xenia Compatible No known issues between these species Acropora Compatible Usually safe but may nip stressed SPS Montipora Compatible Occasional reports of nipping Leather Coral Compatible No known issues between these species Duncan Coral Compatible No known issues between these species

Somewhat Compatible (11)

Yellow Tang Somewhat Compatible Both algae eaters - may compete Powder Blue Tang Somewhat Compatible Powder blue is territorial grazer; may bully blenny Kole Tang Somewhat Compatible Both compete for algae Blue Devil Damselfish Somewhat Compatible Some aggression near rocks likely Midas Blenny Somewhat Compatible Blenny-on-blenny aggression likely Tailspot Blenny Somewhat Compatible May compete for algae spots Bicolor Blenny Somewhat Compatible Territorial overlap Purple Tang Somewhat Compatible Both heavy algae grazers; may compete Scopas Tang Somewhat Compatible Both algae grazers; competition likely Achilles Tang Somewhat Compatible Both algae grazers; achilles may bully Tomini Tang Somewhat Compatible Both graze on algae - may compete

Risky (2)

Sohal Tang Risky Sohal will bully lawnmower Picasso Triggerfish Risky Blenny at serious risk

Not Compatible (4)

Brownbanded Bamboo Shark Not Compatible Will be eaten Clown Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Undulate Triggerfish Not Compatible Will be eaten Carpet Anemone Not Compatible Carpet will eat blenny

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