Blennies

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 Midas blenny is a popular fish for many reasons. First is its incredibly bright color- it is a beautiful citrine yellow all over, with just a light dusting of blue under its chin and bright sapphire blue eyes. Its tail develops pointed ends. Males and females are visually identical; however males may grow larger. It grows up to 6 inches.The second quality which makes Midas blennies popular is that they spend a lot of their time swimming in the open water where they can be enjoyed. Their body makes undulating motions as they swim and hover in the water which makes a lovely display. They will choose at least one safe area in the rockwork where they will dart to if they feel insecure. They are reef safe and easy to keep.Diet should include plenty of high quality meaty items, marine algae, Spirulina, and frozen Mysis shrimp. It is preferable to feed more than once a day. We recommend an aquarium of at least 50 gallons or larger. The Midas blenny is territorial and may show aggression towards similar fish such as dart gobies and other blennies.

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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 Molly Miller blenny is a rare import from the Caribbean. Its body may be various shades of olive green, earthy brown, slate grey and rusty red arranged in spots and stripes. When sitting still it camouflages into the rockwork, but soon enough it will move to a new location and begin its busy foraging activities. Above its eyes are fuzzy eyebrows which give it a fun and unique look. As it matures it also develops cirri along the nape of its neck, which is its distinguishing feature. Males and females are nearly identical; males may grow larger, have darker color, and feature larger cirri. It grows up to 4.5 inches.The Molly Miller blenny spends most of its time perched on rocks, always alert and watching its environment. As a juvenile it prefers meaty foods, but will favor algae as an adult. It uses its large lips to rasp away at the rock work, eating detritus and algae. There have been reports of the Molly Miller blenny consuming Aiptasia and cyanobacteria. It is typically reef safe and does not usually bother corals.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 for a single individual. 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 species per aquarium. If several Molly Miller blennies are to be kept together the aquarium should be of sufficient size, contain many hiding places, and all specimens should be added at the same time.

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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 Starry blenny is a popular fish both for its appearance and its usefulness. Its other common name is the Snowflake blenny. When sitting still its dark brownish body camouflages into the rockwork, but upon closer inspection its scales are littered with many tiny bright glittering spots, giving it the appearance of a sea of stars in a dark sky. Its fins may be yellowish, and above its eyes are fuzzy eyebrows which give it a fun and unique look. It is very similar to the Lawnmower blenny, but with a darker color overall. Males and females are nearly identical; the only difference being the larger spines on the male’s anal fin. It grows up to 5.5 inches.The Starry blenny spends most of its time perched on rocks, always alert and watching its environment. It uses its large lips to rasp away at the rock work, eating detritus and algae. It may also clean algae from the glass, leaving 'kiss marks'. It is typically reef safe; however it may pick on SPS coral polyps or clam mantels. This does not normally damage large, healthy coral 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 50 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 unless a pair can be obtained.

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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 Yellow Tail Black blenny is an uncommon fish with striking coloration. Its other common name is the Black Comb tooth blenny, however the specimens we receive are black only on their front half. The rear half of the fish is bright sulphur yellow which makes an impressive contrast. Males and females are visually identical; however males may grow larger. It grows up to 4 inches.The Yellow Tail Black blenny spends most of its time perched on top of or in rocks with its head sticking out, always alert and watching its environment. It is typically reef safe, preferring to graze live algae off the rocks.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 an 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.

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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 Red Lip blenny is an uncommon import from the Caribbean. It has a blunt face with small horns between its eyes and a large mouth which gives it another common name, the Horse-face Blenny. Its body is chocolate to cream color, with lighter markings on the face and pink to red lips. Males and females are visually identical. It grows up to 5 inches.The Red Lip blenny spends most of its time perched on rocks, always alert and watching its environment. It uses its large lips to rasp away at the rock work, eating detritus and algae. It may also clean algae from the glass, leaving 'kiss marks'. It is typically reef safe; however it may pick on SPS coral polyps or clam mantels. This does not normally damage large, healthy coral 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 50 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.

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