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About Yaeyama Blenny
Compactly built, reaching approximately 12 cm in length. Distinctive black-edged yellow body, with a broad, vertical, white bar near the caudal peduncle (base of tail). Notable protruding head and snout-like mouth.
Key facts
- Origin
- The Yaeyama Blenniidae (Blennius yayeyamensis) is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly in the Ryukyu Islands of Japan, including the Yaeyama Islands for which it is named. This species typically inhabits shallow coral reefs within a depth range of 1 to 30 meters.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Marine invertebrates (polychaetes, bivalves), small fish, and various algae (macroalgae, microalgae) for both wild and aquarium diets of Blenniidae yaeyama.
- Max Size
- 2
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Fungal infections
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Appearance
- Compactly built, reaching approximately 12 cm in length. Distinctive black-edged yellow body, with a broad, vertical, white bar near the caudal peduncle (base of tail). Notable protruding head and snout-like mouth.
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Yaeyama Blenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
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