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About Ops Combtooth Blenny
Ecsenius ops is a small, elongated blenny with a distinctive dark coloration, typically dark brown to blackish with subtle patterning. It features the characteristic blunt head and comb-like teeth of the Blenniidae family, with a slightly humped dorsal profile.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Diet
- omnivore
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, head erosion line disease (HLLE), parasitic infections if stressed
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with abundant live rock and hiding places • Temperature range 72–78°F, salinity 1.020–1.025, pH 8.1–8.3 • Feed 1–2 times daily with a varied omnivorous diet • Can be territorial toward other blennies and small fish; keep singly or with larger, non-competing tankmates • Requires good water circulation and weekly 25% water changes
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Appearance
- Ecsenius ops is a small, elongated blenny with a distinctive dark coloration, typically dark brown to blackish with subtle patterning. It features the characteristic blunt head and comb-like teeth of the Blenniidae family, with a slightly humped dorsal profile.
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderately challenging for beginners. Requires stable water conditions and adequate tank rockwork, but generally hardy once established in suitable conditions.
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small chopped seafood) and quality pellets formulated for small fish. Supplement occasionally with dried seaweed or spirulina-based foods.
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