Gold & Blue Blenny (Asia Pacific)

Blennies are diminutive fish typically with elongated bodies, and as such we do not recommend any aggressive or large-mouthed fish to be kept with them; this includes all groupers, snappers, sweetlips, soapfish, lionfish, eels, goatfish, anglers/frogfish, leaf fish, and any other fish who may eat them.

The Gold & Blue blenny is an uncommon and spectacular gem from the Indo-Pacific. Its body is a dusty blue with bright yellow along the dorsal fin and tail. Males and females are visually identical. It grows up to 3.5 inches.

The Gold & Blue blenny spends most of its time perched on rocks, always alert and watching its environment. It is typically reef safe; however it may pick on SPS coral polyps. This does not normally damage large, healthy colonies; however if small or weak colonies or frags are present they may become damaged.

Diet should include plenty of marine algae and Spirulina, frozen Mysis shrimp, and other high quality meaty items. It is preferable to feed more than once a day. We recommend a mature aquarium of at least 30 gallons or larger. Live algae is an important source of food, and should be growing in the aquarium before the blenny is introduced. Algae grazing blennies may be especially aggressive towards similar species, and are best kept one per tank.