Red-spotted Blenny (Blenniidae red)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
Blenniidae red have an elongated oval shape, usually reaching about 12 cm in length. Their body color is primarily crimson or dark red, occasionally showing a faint white line along the sides. Distinctive features include a protruding snout and a fleshy growth on the head above the eye (known as a cirrus), often used for cleaning.
Diet and feeding
Marine algae, copepods, small crustaceans, brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, marine worms
Difficulty and care for the Red-spotted Blenny
Moderate - Red-spotted Blenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disease, Bacterial Infections, Fungal Infections
Origin and habitat
The Blenniidae red is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically off the coasts of East Africa, the Red Sea, and throughout Southeast Asia, including Indonesia and the Philippines. They inhabit shallow reef environments at depths ranging from 1 to 30 meters.
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