Bluestriped Fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small, elongated blenny with a distinctive blue stripe running along each side of the body. The fish has an overall tan or reddish-brown coloration with a slightly pointed snout and prominent fangs (enlarged canine teeth), which it uses to nip at tankmates and food sources.
Diet and feeding
Feed small meaty items such as copepods, amphipods, small crustaceans, mysis shrimp, and finely chopped marine flesh. This species benefits from frequent feeding of live or frozen foods that encourage natural hunting behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Bluestriped Fangblenny
Moderate - Bluestriped Fangblenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Bacterial septicemia
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to the Hawaiian Islands and Society Islands.
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