Piano Fangblenny (Blenniidae piano)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe with Caution.
Quick facts
Appearance
Blenniidae piano has an elongated, oval shape, usually reaching up to 12 cm in length. Its coloration varies from yellowish-brown to grey, with distinct vertical bars or stripes. A notable feature is a pair of protruding lips, resembling a piano keyboard.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, worms, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp
Difficulty and care for the Piano Fangblenny
Moderate - Piano Fangblenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Diseases
Origin and habitat
The Blenniidae piano is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically along the coastlines of countries such as Indonesia, Thailand, Philippines, and Japan. They inhabit shallow reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 20 meters.
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