{"product_id":"lawnmower-blenny-salarias-fasciatus","title":"Lawnmower Blenny (Salarias Fasciatus)","description":"\u003ch1 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLawnmower Blenny (Salarias fasciatus)\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\" class=\"\"\u003eLawnmower Blenny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"40\" class=\"\"\u003eAlgae Blenny\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"56\" class=\"\"\u003eJeweled Rockskipper\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is the undisputed king of utility in the marine hobby.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While it may not win any beauty contests with its \"grumpy\" face and camouflage colors,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is often the first fish added to a new reef to manage algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It is famous for its massive appetite and its charming,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e hop-like swimming style.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Lawnmower Blenny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Algae Blenny,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Rockskipper,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Sailfin Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\" class=\"\"\u003eSalarias fasciatus\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to the Marquesas,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e very common in Indonesia)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 12–14 cm (approx.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 5 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e 2–5 years\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e; but can be territorial toward similar-shaped fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003eHerbivore\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e – A specialist in hair and film algae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Easy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eThe Lawnmower Blenny is designed to disappear into the rockwork:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A mottled mix of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"30\" class=\"\"\u003etan, grey, green, and white\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e bars and spots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It can shift its color intensity to match the specific rock it is sitting on.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Face:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Large,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \"froglike\" eyes that move independently and a wide,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e comb-toothed mouth designed for scraping rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe \"Eyelashes\":\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Features small,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e branched tentacles (cirri) above the eyes,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e which add to its comical appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehaviour \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Grazer:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e True to its name,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it spends the entire day \"mowing\" the rocks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e You will see distinct \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"97\" class=\"\"\u003elip marks\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e on the glass and rocks where it has scraped away algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eThe Percher:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Lacking a swim bladder,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it doesn't \"swim\" in the traditional sense.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Instead,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"93\" class=\"\"\u003ehops from rock to rock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and perches on its pectoral fins,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e watching the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\" class=\"\"\u003e100% Reef Safe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are excellent for corals as they prevent algae from smothering sensitive polyps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eSocial Structure:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"18\" class=\"\"\u003eKeep only one per tank.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e They are extremely territorial toward their own kind and other blennies (like the Starry Blenny) unless the tank is very large.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Excellent with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\" class=\"\"\u003eClowns, Tangs, and Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e It may occasionally nip at the fins of very slow-moving fish or other bottom-dwellers if it feels its territory is threatened.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e A minimum of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\" class=\"\"\u003e115L (30 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e is required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eMaturity:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e This fish should be added to a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"41\" class=\"\"\u003emature tank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e with visible algae growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e In a brand-new,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e sterile tank,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they can quickly starve.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eRockwork:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e Provide plenty of live rock with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"43\" class=\"\"\u003eflat \"perching\" surfaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e and deep crevices where it can hide at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eLid is Mandatory:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e While they stay on the rocks,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e they are notorious for \"skipping\" out of the tank if they are startled or chasing a rival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDietary Needs: The \"Fat Belly\" Rule\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003eA healthy Lawnmower Blenny should always have a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"48\" class=\"\"\u003eslightly rounded belly\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e If the belly looks pinched or concave,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e it is not getting enough to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"18\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\" class=\"\"\u003eNatural Algae:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Their primary food is green hair algae and film algae.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSupplemental:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e If your tank is \"too clean,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\" you must provide \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"60\"\u003eNori (dried seaweed)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and high-quality herbivore pellets or spirulina flakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"18,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some individuals are picky and will refuse prepared foods,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e so ensuring a natural algae supply is the safest bet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781920219370,"sku":"18673","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Blenny-Lawnmower.jpg?v=1768206778","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/lawnmower-blenny-salarias-fasciatus","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}