Blenniella chrysospilos

Quick Stats

Care Level:ModerateTemperament:PeacefulColor Form:Orange, Red, WhiteDiet:HerbivoreReef Compatible:With CautionWater Conditions:72-78 F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, sg 1.020-1.025Max. Size:5″Origin:Fiji, MaldivesFamily:BlenniidaeMinimum Tank Size:30 gallons

Overview

The Orange Spotted Blenny is also known as the Redspotted Blenny or Red-spotted Rockskipper. It has a red and white body with orange to reddish spots along the side of its body.

It will do well in a 30 gallon or larger aquarium in a well-established reef system with plenty of rock work. Keep only one per tank unless you have a mated pair. It may nip at stony coral polyps or clam mantles but is not bothered by other tank mates unless predatory. It is considered a hardy fish in an aquarium if given a crop of natural microalgae to feed on.

The Orange Spotted Blenny will want to eat microalgae growing fresh within the tank. A diet providing marine and blue-green algae (Spirulina) will help the Orange Spotted Blenny thrive, along with other vegetable matter including frozen and dried foods for herbivores.

Approximate Purchase Size:Medium: 2″ to 3″ Large: 3″ to 4-1/2″