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About Beautiful Combtooth Blenny
A small, elongated blenny with a somewhat compressed body and large, prominent eyes positioned high on the head. The coloration is variable, typically featuring shades of brown, yellow, or tan with darker bands or mottling along the body; the head often displays brighter yellow or orange hues. Males may display intensified coloration during territorial displays.
Key facts
- Common Health Issues
- Ich, fin rot, bacterial infections from stress or poor water quality
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia and the Philippines. Found on coral reef slopes and rubble areas in tropical Indo-Pacific waters.
- Appearance
- A small, elongated blenny with a somewhat compressed body and large, prominent eyes positioned high on the head. The coloration is variable, typically featuring shades of brown, yellow, or tan with darker bands or mottling along the body; the head often displays brighter yellow or orange hues. Males may display intensified coloration during territorial displays.
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen foods including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and copepods. Supplement with micro-pellets formulated for small blennies and occasional fresh vegetable matter to mimic natural algae and detritus grazing.
- Care Level
- Moderate
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