Chestnut Blenny (Blenniidae chestnut)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Blenniidae chestnut has a flattened oval shape and attains a maximum length of about 10 cm. Its color varies from light brown to reddish-brown, with distinctive white blotches on its sides and a conspicuous black spot at the base of its dorsal fin.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, worms
Difficulty and care for the Chestnut Blenny
Moderate - Chestnut Blenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Origin and habitat
The Chestnut Blenny (Blenniidae) is naturally found in the tropical waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Florida, U.S.A., through the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico, down to Brazil, including the coasts of Belize, Honduras, Cuba, Jamaica, and the Bahamas. This species inhabits shallow reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
Log Chestnut Blenny in your reef tank
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