Pictus Blenny (Ecsenius pictus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Easy care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A small blenny with a mottled brown and tan body covered with irregular dark spots and wavy markings. The fish has a blunt head, small cirri (whisker-like filaments) above the eyes, and a compressed body tapering toward the tail. Males often display more prominent coloration and may develop a slight nuchal hump.
Diet and feeding
Feed high-quality pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, and vegetable matter such as spirulina or nori sheets once to twice daily. The Pictus Blenny grazes opportunistically on algae and organic debris, so a well-established tank provides supplemental nutrition.
Difficulty and care for the Pictus Blenny
The Pictus Blenny is an excellent choice for beginner and intermediate aquarists. It is hardy, tolerates a range of stable water conditions, and requires only standard reef-aquarium care with adequate rockwork and a varied diet.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, White Spot Disease, Gill Flukes
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending through Southeast Asia to the Philippines and Indonesia.
Log Pictus Blenny in your reef tank
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