Ember Blenny
(Cirripectes stigmaticus)
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.
Ember Blenny
(Cirripectes stigmaticus)
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Green, Red
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5"
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size
55 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Peaceful
Color Form
Black, Green, Red
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5"
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size
55 gallons
Compatibility
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Overview
The Ember Blenny is also known as the Red-streaked Blenny, or Scarlet-spotted Blenny. The males are generally larger than the females and experience a succession of color changes when breeding.
It requires a well-established tank of at least 55 gallons or larger with plenty of scattered rocks for perching and hiding, and live rock with microalgae growth on which to feed. Unlike most blennies, the Ember Blenny requires a meaty diet including finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, along with frozen herbivorous preparations, micro and blue-green algae. If housing more than one Ember Blenny in an aquarium, it is best to acclimate them at the same time. Otherwise, aggression between the two may occur.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"