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About Dark-Barred Blenny
Small, elongated blenny with a tan to brown body marked by dark vertical bars or bands, particularly prominent across the head and anterior body. Possesses the characteristic cirri (tentacle-like projections) above the eyes typical of Mimoblennius species.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Columnaris Disease, Velvet Disease
- Max Size
- 3.5
- Diet Details
- Feeds on small crustaceans, zooplankton, and algae in the wild. In captivity, offer a varied diet including mysis shrimp, small copepods, quality flake foods, and occasional vegetable matter or nori sheets.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and surrounding reef areas.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Care Requirements
- • 20 gallon aquarium minimum with stable conditions • Temperature 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025 • Live rock for grazing and hiding; needs crevices • Herbivorous; feed algae-based foods, spirulina, micro diet • Prefers established tanks with coralline and macroalgae growth
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Feeding Schedule
- 2-3 times daily
- Min tank size
- 20 gallons
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