Fat Lawnmower blenny

weez1959 · 12-20-2006, 05:43 PM

I've had a lawnmower blenny for about four months now. For the first 2 months he ate off the rocks and looked normal. Now he eats off the rocks and waits for me to feed the tank and he pigs out on almost anything I drop in. The feeding isn't bothering me, it's how fat he's getting, he's got a double/triple chin (if that's possible) and a round little beer belly (don't worry, he isn't getting any beer

) He's pooping normally and is very active and nosey and I don't think he's sick. Is this normal for a lawnmower blenny?
I've added a pic of Mr. Chu so you can see for yourselves...
It's a bit blurry but you'll get the idea

vaporize · 12-21-2006, 03:06 AM

mine does exactly the same thing, I think it's in their nature to eat as much as they can as they live in tidal pools (so might not get chance to eat much).

**leebca** · 12-21-2006, 05:12 PM

Their mouth says a lot for their habits.

However, a fish that overeats can be starving. Remember some very good sayings: A fat fish does not mean a healthy fish and; an eating fish doesn't mean a healthy fish.

Review its diet and determine if it getting the proper foods, vitamins, nutrients, etc. according to:
Feeding Marine Fish and Fish Nutrition

Check this post/thread out, too:
Does Your Fish Eat Like a Pig? - Not so Good?

Holidays

12-20-2006, 05:43 PM	#1
weez1959 Contributing Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Otterburn Park, Quebec Posts: 1,159	Fat Lawnmower blenny I've had a lawnmower blenny for about four months now. For the first 2 months he ate off the rocks and looked normal. Now he eats off the rocks and waits for me to feed the tank and he pigs out on almost anything I drop in. The feeding isn't bothering me, it's how fat he's getting, he's got a double/triple chin (if that's possible) and a round little beer belly (don't worry, he isn't getting any beer ) He's pooping normally and is very active and nosey and I don't think he's sick. Is this normal for a lawnmower blenny? I've added a pic of Mr. Chu so you can see for yourselves... It's a bit blurry but you'll get the idea Attached Thumbnails __________________ Louise Click my avatar to see my tank, it's getting so perdy!! Give a man a fish and he eats for a day. Teach him how to fish and you get rid of him all weekend.

12-21-2006, 05:12 PM	#3
leebca Moderator - LEE Join Date: May 2006 Location: So CA Posts: 2,239	Their mouth says a lot for their habits. However, a fish that overeats can be starving. Remember some very good sayings: A fat fish does not mean a healthy fish and; an eating fish doesn't mean a healthy fish. Review its diet and determine if it getting the proper foods, vitamins, nutrients, etc. according to: Feeding Marine Fish and Fish Nutrition Check this post/thread out, too: Does Your Fish Eat Like a Pig? - Not so Good? Holidays __________________ LEE Post your fish care and health questions on the Reefland MARINE FISH: CARE, HEALTH AND DISEASE TREATMENT Forum.

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12-21-2006, 03:06 AM	#2
vaporize Citizen Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 150	mine does exactly the same thing, I think it's in their nature to eat as much as they can as they live in tidal pools (so might not get chance to eat much).

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