Barred Blenny (Cirripectes polyzona)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Barred Blenny is a small, elongated fish with a tan to brown base color and distinctive dark vertical bars running along the body. The head is blunt with a cirrus (tentacle-like projection) above each eye, and the dorsal fin is long and continuous, typical of the Blenniidae family.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality herbivore pellets, spirulina flakes, and blanched nori (seaweed) 2–3 times daily. Supplement occasionally with small frozen crustaceans like mysis shrimp to provide nutritional variety.
Difficulty and care for the Barred Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, fin rot, malnutrition from inadequate algae grazing
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Australian Archipelago.
Log Barred Blenny in your reef tank
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