Striped Blenny
(Meiacanthus grammistes)
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Striped Blenny
(Meiacanthus grammistes)
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Quick Stats
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, White, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5"
Venomous
Yes
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, White, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size
5"
Venomous
Yes
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size
30 gallons
Compatibility
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What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information
Overview
The Striped Blenny is also referred to as Gammistes Blenny, Striped Fang Blenny, or Striped Poison-Fang Blenny. It has alternating black and yellow stripes that run the entire length of the body.
It tends to do well in an aquarium if housed in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium with live rock. The live rock provides places to hunt and feed on small crustaceans as well as places to hide. It is not usually aggressive unless the tank mates appear to have a similar shape as it does. Its fangs are more of a defense mechanism used for biting an aggressive fish back.
The Striped Blenny diet consists of chopped crustaceans, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and frozen food preparations for herbivores.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 1" to 2"; Medium: 2" to 3"; Large: 3" to 4"
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Customer Testimonials
Dawn M
Newburyport , ME
i have had my striped blenny now for about 4 weeks, he is awesome, gets along with my maroon clown, chalk bass and six line wrasse in my 30 gallon. when he sleeps, he hides between the powerhead and attached magnet. First time he did it I thought he was stuck and helped him out, only to find him back there within minutes. He will eat anything including flake food, Mysis shrimp and plankton. Great fish!
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