Banda Blenny (Ecsenius bandanus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Banda Blenny is a small, elongated blenny with a mottled brown and tan coloration that provides excellent camouflage among rubble and corals. It has a blunt, rounded head and a tapering body, with subtle striping along its flanks and distinctive cirri (fleshy whisker-like appendages) above the eyes. Males often display more vivid coloration and may have enlarged dorsal fins during breeding.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet including high-quality small pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and small amounts of macroalgae. Target-feed if possible to ensure adequate nutrition, as they may be outcompeted by more aggressive feeders.
Difficulty and care for the Banda Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE), starvation if outcompeted
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Banda Sea region of Indonesia and surrounding waters from the Philippines to northern Australia.
Log Banda Blenny in your reef tank
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