Where to buy Striped Fangblenny
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About Striped Fangblenny
Small, elongated blenny with horizontal dark stripes on a tan or yellowish body. Possesses enlarged fang-like teeth and a small tentacle above each eye; highly venomous fangs are used defensively, not for feeding.
Key facts
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Hole-in-the-head disease, Columnaris
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea to Hawaii, including the Great Barrier Reef and Philippines.
- Diet Details
- Marine algae, small crustaceans, copepods, polychaete worms, and fish eggs
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet
- omnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30 gallon tank • Temperature range 72–78 °F, pH 8.1–8.3, salinity 1.020–1.025 • Provide ample rockwork and hiding places; hides frequently and feeds during low-light periods • Feed small frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp) 2–3 times daily; may accept small prepared foods • Generally peaceful with unrelated fish but territorial toward other blennies; use caution handling due to venomous bite
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