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About Red Sea Mimic Blenny
A slender blenny reaching 5.5 inches, with an elongated body and pointed head. The body is mottled brown to tan with darker bands or blotches and a white or pale belly. The pattern closely mimics the appearance of the cleaner wrasse Labroides dimidiatus, which this species is known to impersonate for predatory purposes.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-79°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Aka
- False Cleanerfish
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Appearance
- A slender blenny reaching 5.5 inches, with an elongated body and pointed head. The body is mottled brown to tan with darker bands or blotches and a white or pale belly. The pattern closely mimics the appearance of the cleaner wrasse Labroides dimidiatus, which this species is known to impersonate for predatory purposes.
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (ich, marine velvet), starvation if live food not offered, aggression-related stress
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, with populations from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Indo-Malay Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in coral reef habitats at depths typically 5–50 meters.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank with abundant live rock and hiding places • Temperature range 72–79°F • pH 8.1–8.3 • Salinity 1.023–1.025 • Feed a variety of small meaty foods including mysis shrimp, small crustaceans, and frozen preparations 1–2 times daily • Highly aggressive; keep singly and with caution—will harass other fish and may bite at tankmates due to its predatory mimicry strategy
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Care Level
- Moderate
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