From the Breeder

Name
Striped Blenny

Maximum Size:
5” (13 cm)

Name
Striped Blenny.

Scientific Name
Meiacanthus grammistes

Description
The Striped Blenny has alternating black and white striped that run the entire length of of the fish. A brigh yeallow coloration starts at the head and continues about half the length of the fish before it change to white. The belly is white.  The Striped Blenny is an active fish that can be seen swimming in the open in search for food.

Temperament & Captive Care
The Striped Blenny is a pieceful fish, but will defend itself if threatrened. Like other blennies in the Meiacanthus family the Striped Blenny has venomous fangs (therefore the name fang blenny). While the venom is typipcally not dangerous to humans hand feeding and handling without gloves is not recommended. The fish do best in aquariums of 30 gallons or larger with plenty of liverock and hiding places.

Feeding
Most Blennies are omnivorous feeders, meaning that they will consume a variety of different food types. They can be fed high quality fish pellets developed for marine fish, but prefer meaty foods such as frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp and krill. Their metabolism is high so it is recommended that they are fed 2-3 times per day.