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About Highfin Blenny
The Highfin Blenny is a small, elongated fish with a pronounced dorsal fin that extends high along its back. Coloration is typically brown to tan with dark blotches and bands, and the body may display subtle vertical striping. The fish has a somewhat flattened head and small eyes characteristic of benthic blenny species.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Diet Details
- Feed a varied diet of high-quality small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and small frozen foods suitable for blennies. Offer food 2–3 times daily in small portions, as they are active grazers and foragers. They will also graze on algae and biofilm in the aquarium.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific, including waters around the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef region.
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
- Aka
- Highfin Blenny, Nicholsi Blenny
- Care Level
- Beginner
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Appearance
- The Highfin Blenny is a small, elongated fish with a pronounced dorsal fin that extends high along its back. Coloration is typically brown to tan with dark blotches and bands, and the body may display subtle vertical striping. The fish has a somewhat flattened head and small eyes characteristic of benthic blenny species.
- Notes
- Popular blenny species. Distinctive high dorsal fin. Hardy and reef safe.
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