Tail Spot 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 Tail Spot blenny is a diminutive beauty from the Philippines. Its body is deep mocha all over, and at the base of its tail is a distinctive large black spot. Its fins are transparent and under its bright eyes it has a colorful stripe that shimmers turquoise and orange like a fire opal. Males and females are visually identical; however males may grow larger. It grows up to 2.5 inches.

The Tail Spot 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 10 gallons or larger. Live algae is an important source of food, and should be growing in the aquarium before the blenny is introduced.