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About Blackflap Blenny
The Blackflap Blenny is a small, stout-bodied fish with a brown to tan body coloration and distinctive dark or black elongated filaments above the eyes (cirri). The most identifying feature is the dark flap-like pectoral fin edges that give the species its common name.
Key facts
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Aka
- Blackflap Blenny
- Appearance
- The Blackflap Blenny is a small, stout-bodied fish with a brown to tan body coloration and distinctive dark or black elongated filaments above the eyes (cirri). The most identifying feature is the dark flap-like pectoral fin edges that give the species its common name.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate care. Requires a well-established reef aquarium with adequate rockwork and hiding spaces. Can be territorial and occasionally nip at ornamental invertebrates, so observe behavior carefully in community settings.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Maintain temperature 72–78°F • Keep salinity 1.023–1.025 • Provide abundant rockwork, caves, and crevices for shelter and grazing • Semi-aggressive; may harass smaller crustaceans or delicate ornamentals—monitor carefully • Prefers mature, stable aquaria with good water circulation and low nitrate levels
- Max Size
- 5
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