Canary Blenny
(Meiacanthus oualanensis)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5"
Venomous
Yes
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5"
Venomous
Yes
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Canary Blenny is also known as the Oualan Forktail Blenny, or Canary Fang Blenny. The Canary Blenny is aptly named, being a solid vibrant yellow. Males are generally larger than females and experience a succession of color changes when breeding.
This blenny needs a minimum tank of 30 gallons with live rock for hunting and grazing in order to thrive. It is best to keep only one per tank unless a breeding pair is maintained. If attacked by other fish, the Canary Blenny will retaliate by biting the inside of the mouth of the attacker. The Canary Blenny is considered venomous and should be kept only with caution around children having tank access since it may perceive fingers as an attacker and deliver a similarly painful bite.
The diet of the Canary Blenny should consist of finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp as well as frozen herbivore preparations.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"
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Customer Testimonials
Cole A
Toluca , IL
I have two of these Blennies in my 30 gallon tank and they arnt a breeding pair and they never bother each other at all! They swim to the front of the tank to see whats going on outside and each of them has there own little holes they sleep in. Also when I opened the bag they came in one of them jumped out.. be careful!
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