Filamentous Blenny (Cirripectes filamentosus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender blenny with a slightly compressed body and pointed head. Coloration is typically tan to brown with darker mottled markings and a darker stripe running through the eye. The most distinctive feature is the presence of branched, filamentous tentacles (cirri) above the eyes, which give this species its common name.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of small meaty foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp) and high-quality herbivore pellets. This species grazes on algae and small crustaceans in the wild, so include both protein and vegetable matter in captivity.
Difficulty and care for the Filamentous Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections, bacterial infections, nutritional deficiency if diet lacks variety
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and the Great Barrier Reef. Found on rocky reefs and coral rubble areas at shallow to moderate depths.
Log Filamentous Blenny in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Filamentous Blenny alongside everything else in your reef.
