Marbled Blenny - Paraclinus marmoratus
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Details
Marbled Blennies (Paraclinus marmoratus) have mottled reddish brown and tan marbled coloration that helps them to blend into their surroundings. The front two spines are elongated and the face is pointed. These fish are rather timid. They and their relatives are also sometimes known as "Klipfish".
Many different species and varieties of blennies enter the aquarium trade regularly. Some of the more commonly encountered genuses are Atrosalarias (the Sailfin Blennies), Blenniella (Rockskipper or Combtooth Blennies), Ecsenius (often small and flat-faced), Meiacanthus (the notorious fangtooth blennies), and Salarias (the popular algae-eating Lawnmower Blennies). Many blennies may eat some algae growing in the aquarium like the nuisance hair algae, or ornamental macroalgae like Caulerpa. Blennies will also accept many other types of food like pellets, frozen formulas, brine shrimp and others.
Blennies can be kept with most other community tankmates like damsels, clownfish and angels but they may become territorial with time and will defend against trespassers. Blennies typically do not tolerate others of the same species except in very large aquariums with enough territory to accommodate their need for space. They are safe for reef aquariums and will not harm most invertebrates, with the possible exception of small crustaceans like Sexy Shrimp. They spend most of the time on or around the bottom, or perching in the rockwork of the aquarium.
Specifications
Specifications | |
MPN | 1104-paraclinus |
Manufacturer | That Fish Place |
Common Name | Marbled Blenny |
Scientific Name | Paraclinus marmoratus |
Difficulty | Easy to Moderate |
Reef Safe | Yes |
Invert Safe | Yes, with caution |
Community Safe | Yes |
Max Size (in inches) | 4 |
Min Tank Size (in gallons) | 30 |
Origin | western central Atlantic |
Specific Gravity Range | 1.020-1.024 |
pH Range | 8.0-8.4 |
Diet | Omnivore |
Temperature Range | 75-82 |
Internal Id | 34901 |
State Restrictions |
Alaska |
Armed Forces Americas |
Armed Forces Europe |
Armed Forces Pacific |
California |
Hawaii |
Puerto Rico |