Red-Spotted Blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Red-Spotted Blenny is a small, slender-bodied blenny with a distinctive pattern of red or orange spots distributed across its tan, brown, or olive body. It has a slightly compressed body with prominent cirri (tentacle-like structures) above its eyes, and males often display more vivid coloration than females.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, offer a varied diet including dried seaweed (nori), spirulina-based foods, small live or frozen copepods, and quality mysis shrimp. Regular grazing on algae-covered rock supplements their diet naturally.
Difficulty and care for the Red-Spotted Blenny
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Common health issues
Parasitic infections (ich), bacterial gill disease, poor nutrition if not fed varied diet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific coral reef environments, including the Great Barrier Reef and various reef systems from the Indian Ocean to the western Pacific.
Log Red-Spotted 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 Red-Spotted Blenny alongside everything else in your reef.
