Striped Fangblenny (Plagiotremus tapeinosoma)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A slender blenny with a yellowish to tan body and distinctive dark vertical stripes running along the sides. The mouth is relatively large with visible fang-like teeth, and the dorsal fin runs the length of the body.
Diet and feeding
Zooplankton, copepods, small crustaceans, marine worms, brine shrimp in the wild. In aquariums, marine algae, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and frozen krill.
Difficulty and care for the Striped Fangblenny
Moderate - Striped Fangblenny requires standard marine aquarium maintenance and intermediate fish keeping skills.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Hole-in-the-Head, Marine Velvet
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and extending eastward to the Great Barrier Reef and Hawaii.
Log Striped Fangblenny in your reef tank
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