Blennies

Blennies reach a size of three inches and are typically bottom dwellers. Blenny Fish are somewhat territorial in nature, and only one species per tank is recommended. Extensive rockwork and a good growth of microalgae are necessary to successfully maintain them in captivity.

Starry Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5.5 inches

Lawnmower Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Bicolor Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Green Canary Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Midas Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

6 inches

Segmented Sailfin Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Black Combtooth Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Two Spot Bimaculatus Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

10 gallons

Max Size:

1.5 inches

Linear Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

3.5 inches

Bundoon Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

3.5 inches

*Venomous

Yes

Canary Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Venomous

Yes

Black Sailfin Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4.5 inches

Kamohara Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4.5 inches

Panamic Barnacle Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

10 gallons

Max Size:

2 inches

Harptail Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

3.5 inches

*Venomous

Yes

Smith's Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

3 inches

Striped Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

*Venomous:

Yes

Horseface Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Orange Spotted Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5.5 inches

Tail Spot Blenny

Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Herbivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

2.5 inches

Forktail Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

*Venomous:

Yes

One Spot Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

4 inches

Blackline Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

3 inches

*Venomous:

Yes

Ember Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

55 gallons

Max Size:

5 inches

Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny

Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Omnivore

Reef Safe:

Yes

Minimum Tank Size:

30 gallons

Max Size:

2.75 inches