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About Tailspot Blenny
The Tailspot Blenny is a small, slender fish with a tan to brown body and a distinctive dark spot or ocellus on the caudal peduncle near the base of the tail. The head is somewhat bulbous with cirri (small tentacle-like structures) above the eyes, typical of the Ecsenius genus. The body tapers gradually toward the tail.
Key facts
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Diet Details
- In captivity, provide a varied diet of high-quality prepared foods including small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and small frozen copepods. Supplement with vegetable matter such as spirulina-based foods. Feed small amounts 2–3 times daily to match their natural grazing behavior.
- Appearance
- The Tailspot Blenny is a small, slender fish with a tan to brown body and a distinctive dark spot or ocellus on the caudal peduncle near the base of the tail. The head is somewhat bulbous with cirri (small tentacle-like structures) above the eyes, typical of the Ecsenius genus. The body tapers gradually toward the tail.
- Common Health Issues
- Ich (white spot disease), parasitic infections, bacterial infections
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 20 gallon tank with plenty of live rock and hiding places\n• Temperature range: 72–78°F\n• pH range: 8.1–8.3\n• Salinity range: 1.020–1.025 SG\n• Peaceful but may chase other blenny species; provide ample territory\n• Prefers strong water flow and will spend much time grazing on rock surfaces
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- omnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
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