Bi-Color Blenny (Indian Ocean)

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 Bi-color blenny is a popular fish because of its bright color and ease of care. It has an elongated body which is deep brown to grey and a tail which is usually bright pumpkin orange in color. When upset it can fade the tail color to match the body in order to avoid being seen by predators. When mature its tail grows long and forked at the tips. Its bright eye is blue and is always on the lookout. Males and females are visually identical; however males may grow larger. It grows up to 4 inches.

The Bi-color blenny spends most of its time perched on or in rocks with its head sticking out, always alert and watching its environment. It is typically reef safe, however in small aquariums where it may not have enough to eat it may pick on fleshy corals or clam mantles.

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.