Ops Combtooth Blenny (Ecsenius ops)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Ecsenius ops is a small, elongated blenny with a distinctive dark coloration, typically dark brown to blackish with subtle patterning. It features the characteristic blunt head and comb-like teeth of the Blenniidae family, with a slightly humped dorsal profile.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed a varied diet of high-quality frozen foods (mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, small chopped seafood) and quality pellets formulated for small fish. Supplement occasionally with dried seaweed or spirulina-based foods.
Difficulty and care for the Ops Combtooth Blenny
Moderately challenging for beginners. Requires stable water conditions and adequate tank rockwork, but generally hardy once established in suitable conditions.
Common health issues
Ich, head erosion line disease (HLLE), parasitic infections if stressed
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Indo-Australian Archipelago and the Great Barrier Reef.
Log Ops Combtooth Blenny in your reef tank
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