Tailspot blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura · Blenniidae
Also known as Tail-spot combtooth blenny
Beginner
A perching, hopping algae-grazer with real personality for a nano reef.
In short: A tailspot blenny needs at least 60 L (16 US gal), water at 23–27 °C (73–81 °F) and pH 8.1–8.4. It is peaceful, usually kept singly, and rated beginner to keep.
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- Minimum tank
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C (73–81 °F)
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Adult size
- 6 cm (2.4 in)
- Group size
- 1+
Reef & marine husbandry
- Specific gravity
- 1.023–1.026
- Reef safety
- Reef safe
- With corals
- Reef safe; may perch on hard coral.
- With inverts
- Reef safe.
- Minimum in a mixed reef
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Minimum fish-only (FOWLR)
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Aggression
- Only chases similar blennies.
- Feeding
- Needs algae available all day.
Care requirements
- Minimum tank volume
- 60 L (16 US gal)
- Temperature
- 23–27 °C (73–81 °F)
- pH
- 8.1–8.4
- Hardness
- 8–12 dGH
- Lifespan
- 2–6 years
- Diet
- Herbivore-leaning omnivore — film algae, nori, algae pellets.
- Care level
- Beginner
Origin & habitat
- Native region
- Western Pacific and Indian Ocean
- Water type
- Saltwater
- Biotope
- Rocky reef with algae film
- Natural conditions
- Moderate flow, mature rock.
Behaviour & stocking
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Minimum group
- 1 fish
- Swims
- Bottom
- Good tank mates
- ClownfishGobiesCardinalfish
- Avoid
- Other Ecsenius blenniesLarge aggressive fish
Breeding & difficulty
- Breeding difficulty
- Advanced
- Sexing
- Not reliably sexable.
- Notes
- Rarely bred.
- Common ailments
- Marine ichStarvation in algae-free tanks
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