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About Dark Fangblenny
Dark Fangblennies are small, slender blennies with a dark brown to blackish coloration. They possess prominent venomous fangs and a slightly elongated body typical of blenniid fishes, with the mouth positioned low on the head.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Diet
- carnivore
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 30-gallon aquarium with plenty of hiding spaces and live rock • Stable water parameters: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, salinity 1.020-1.025 • Eats small crustaceans and meaty foods; may nip at small shrimp • Nocturnal; prefers dimly lit tanks with adequate refuges • Generally peaceful but can be territorial toward similar blenny species
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Appearance
- Dark Fangblennies are small, slender blennies with a dark brown to blackish coloration. They possess prominent venomous fangs and a slightly elongated body typical of blenniid fishes, with the mouth positioned low on the head.
- Diet Details
- Feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, bloodworms, and finely chopped seafood. Offer 1–2 times daily in small portions appropriate to the fish's size.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe with Caution
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia and the Philippines through to the Great Barrier Reef and the Coral Triangle.
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
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