Two Spot Blenny (Ecsenius bimaculatus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Beginner care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Two Spot Blenny is a small, elongated fish with a tan to brown body and two distinctive dark spots—one behind each eye. The body is streamlined and tapered, with a large mouth adapted for grazing.
Diet and feeding
Feed a varied diet of high-quality herbivorous flake foods, spirulina-based pellets, and meaty foods such as small frozen copepods or brine shrimp. This blenny primarily grazes on algae and detritus in the aquarium but benefits from supplemental feeding 2-3 times daily.
Difficulty and care for the Two Spot Blenny
Easy - Hardy and peaceful. Best suited for beginners.
Common health issues
Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial infections, Parasitic infestations
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, from the Red Sea to the western Pacific, including areas around Indonesia and the Philippines.
Keeper notes
Hardy and peaceful. Good algae eater. Reef safe. Great for nano tanks.
Log Two Spot 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 Two Spot Blenny alongside everything else in your reef.
