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Keeping Blenny Fish in Marine Aquariums
General Care:
Blennies thrive in stable marine tanks with temperatures between 72–78°F and pH 8.1–8.4. They prefer plenty of live rock and crevices for hiding and grazing. Good water quality and calcium-rich environments support their overall health.
Feeding:
Most blennies are omnivores, grazing on algae, small invertebrates, and detritus. Many species enjoy a diet of algae-based foods supplemented with mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and high-quality prepared foods. Some fang blennies require more protein-rich diets.
Compatibility:
Blennies are generally peaceful and reef safe, making them excellent additions to community and reef tanks. Some species may be territorial, especially towards their own kind or similar-shaped fish, so provide ample space and hiding spots.
Popular Species:
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Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas): Vibrant algae grazer, peaceful and hardy
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Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus oualanensis): Small, peaceful fang blenny with venomous fangs
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Scooter Blenny (Neosynchiropus ocellatus): Active dragonet, needs mature tanks with copepods
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Leopard Jawfish (Opistognathus pardus): Burrower, peaceful but shy and requires sandy substrate
Behavior and Tank Setup:
Blennies often perch on rocks and explore crevices. Providing caves, overhangs, and sand beds for burrowing species is important. They can be shy but become more active with time and proper acclimation.
Summary:
Blennies add personality, color, and algae control to marine tanks. Their generally peaceful nature and interesting behaviors make them a favorite among aquarists of all levels, contributing to a lively and balanced reef environment.
African BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: African BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus mossambicusMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Algae BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Algae BlennyLatin: Salarias fasciatusMax Size: 5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Barnacle BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Barnacle BlennyLatin: Acanthemblemaria macrospilusMax Size: 2 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Bicolour BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Bicolour BlennyLatin: Ecsenius bicolorMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Blue Head Canary BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Blue Head Canary BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus atrodorsalisMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Blue Spot JawfishOur price: £0.00Common Name: Blue Spot JawfishLatin: Opistognathus rosenblattiMax Size: 4.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Canary BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Canary BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus oualanensisMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Captive Bred Blackline Canary BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Blackline Canary Blenny, Tonga Fang BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus tongaensisMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Captive Bred Kamohara BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Kamohara BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus kamoharaiMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Captive Bred Striated Fang BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Striated Fang BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus grammistesMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Caribbean Horned BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Caribbean Horned BlennyLatin: Hypsoblennius exstochilusMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Caribbean Red Lipped BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Caribbean Red Lip BlennyLatin: Ophioblennius atlanticusMax Size: 5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Disparate BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Disparate BlennyLatin: Ecsenius sp.Max Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Dot Dash BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Dot Dash Blenny, Lineatus BlennyLatin: Ecsenius lineatusMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Giant Scooter BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Giant Scooter BlennyLatin: Neosynchiropus ocellatusMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Green Eel BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Green Eel BlennyLatin: Congrogadus subducensMax Size: 12 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: No
Gurnard DragonetOur price: £0.00Common Name: Gurnard DragonetLatin: Dactylopus dactylopusMax Size: 7 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Jet GurnardOur price: £0.00Common Name: Jet GurnardLatin: Eurypegasus draconisMax Size: 6 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Jewel Algae BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Jewel Algae BlennyLatin: Salarias ramosusMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Leopard JawfishOur price: £0.00Common Name: Leopard JawfishLatin: Opistognathus scopsMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Longnose GurnardOur price: £0.00Common Name: Longnose GurnardLatin: Parapegasus natansMax Size: 5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Midas BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Midas BlennyLatin: Ecsenius midasMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Molly Miller BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Molly Miller BlennyLatin: Scartella cristataMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Monocle BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Monocle BlennyLatin: Ecsenius bimaculatusMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Phantom BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Phantom BlennyLatin: Atrosalarias fuscusMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Pink Scooter BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Pink Scooter BlennyLatin: Synchiropus stellatusMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Red Checked BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Red Checked BlennyLatin: Parapercis spp.Max Size: 6 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Red Scooter BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Red Scooter BlennyLatin: Neosynchiropus moyeriMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Red Scribble BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Red Scribble BlennyLatin: Cirrhipectis stigmaticusMax Size: 6 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Red Spot FlymoOur price: £0.00Common Name: Red Spot Flymo BlennyLatin: Blenniella chrysospilosMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Scooter BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Scooter Blenny, Ocellated DragonetLatin: Neosynchiropus ocellatusMax Size: 3 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Siamese BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Siamese Blenny, Smith’s Fang Blenny, Smithii BlennyLatin: Meiacanthus smithiMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Sunset Stripe BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Sunset Stripe Algae Blenny, Salarias BlennyLatin: Salarias segmentatusMax Size: 4 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes
Tiger JawfishOur price: £0.00Common Name: Tiger JawfishLatin: Opistognathus randalliMax Size: 6 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Yellow Head JawfishOur price: £0.00Common Name: Golden Jawfish, Yellow Head JawfishLatin: Opistognathus aurifronsMax Size: 5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes (with caution)
Yellow Tailed Midas BlennyOur price: £0.00Common Name: Yellow Tail Midas BlennyLatin: Ecsenius flavipesMax Size: 3.5 inchesTemperature: 72–78°FpH: 8.1–8.4Reef Safe: Yes