Orange Spotted Blenny
Orange Spotted Blenny
(Blenniella chrysospilos)
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Care Level: Moderate
Color: White, Red and Orange
Diet: Herbivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Blenniidae
Maximum Size: 5"
Minimum Tank Size: 30 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Peaceful
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
It will do well in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium in a well-established reef system with plenty of rock work. Keep only one per tank unless you have a mated pair. It may nip at stony coral polyps or clam mantles but is not bothered by other tank mates unless predatory. It is considered a hardy fish in an aquarium if given a crop of natural microalgae to feed on.
The Orange Spotted Blenny will want to eat microalgae growing fresh within the tank. A diet providing marine and blue-green algae (Spirulina) will help the Orange Spotted Blenny thrive, along with other vegetable matter including frozen and dried foods for herbivores.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small : 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3" Large: 3" to 4-1/2"