Lubbock's Blenny (Ecsenius lubbocki)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Lubbock's Blenny is a small, elongated fish with a distinctive dark body featuring bright yellow or orange horizontal stripes running along the head and upper body. It has a characteristic blunt face with large eyes positioned high on the head, and its pectoral fins are prominent and used for perching on rocks and corals.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of small meaty foods including finely chopped frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and quality flaked foods designed for small carnivorous reef fish. Feed 2–3 times daily in small portions.
Difficulty and care for the Lubbock's Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Ich, parasitic infections, nutritional deficiencies if diet is inadequate
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, endemic to the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden region. Found in coral reef environments at depths of 5–30 meters.
Log Lubbock's Blenny in your reef tank
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