Midas blenny eats both plants and meat, unlike other bennies whose diet is plant-based. They are fast eaters who require a varied diet for good health. Feed them on Mysis, crustacean flesh, and brine shrimps regularly, algae, mussels, and herbivorous foods.

Do blennies eat algae?

Aquarium Care

Although it feeds primarily on algae, on rare occasions, an individual may nip at coral polyps or clam mantles; they are more likely to partake in this undesirable behavior if algae is in short supply. This species (and all the algae-eating blennies) do best in a tank that has a good crop of microalgae.

Is Midas blenny aggressive?

In general, the Midas blenny is NOT aggressive. It is a peaceful community saltwater fish that does tend to be compatible with most of the other tropical reef saltwater fish. ... But otherwise, they are generally a peaceful community aquarium fish.