Description
Scientific Name :Ecsenius midas
Common Names :Blenny, Golden Blenny, Lyretail Blenny
Care Level :Easy
Life span :2 – 4 years, possibly longer
Size :5 inches (13 cm)
Water Parameters :standardsaltwater parameters– pH : 8.1 – 8.4 | Temperature : 72F – 80F (22C – 27C) | Specific Gravity : 1.020 – 1.025 |Carbonate Hardness (dKH): 8 – 12
Origin / Habitat :Indo-Pacific: Gulf of Aqaba and southeast coast of Africa – lives near coral reef areas in moderate currents.
Temperament / Behavior :This blenny may fight with other blennies.
Breeding :Forms pairs, egg guarder.
Aquarium Size :30 gallon minimum
Tank Mates :Keep with similar sized species, one blenny to a tank except in larger setups. Don’t keep with fish large enough to eat them.
Reef Tank Compatible:Yes
Fish Disease :Saltwater Fish Disease
Diet / Foods :Feed them small meaty marine origin foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, etc. There are some really good frozen pre-made foods like Rod’s foods that have all sorts of good food items.
Tank Region :Usually stays close to cover, live rock.
Gender :No external characteristics to go on.
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