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About Starry Blenny
The Starry Blenny displays a dark brown to olive body densely covered with white or pale spots and markings, resembling stars—hence the common name. It has a slightly elongated body with the characteristic blenny head shape and small, dark eyes.
Key facts
- Diet
- omnivore
- Diet Details
- In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality marine flakes, small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and occasional vegetable matter such as spirulina-based foods. Feed 1–2 times daily in portions the fish can consume in a few minutes.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Max Size
- 5.5
- Min tank size
- 30 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending to the Philippines and Indonesia.
- Care Requirements
- • 30+ gallon tank minimum with stable conditions • Temp 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Requires abundant live rock for grazing and hiding • Carnivorous; feed varied meaty foods and algae-based supplements • Can be territorial toward similar blennies and small fish
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Blenniidae
- Appearance
- The Starry Blenny displays a dark brown to olive body densely covered with white or pale spots and markings, resembling stars—hence the common name. It has a slightly elongated body with the characteristic blenny head shape and small, dark eyes.
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