| Latin Name: |
Meiacanthus
nigrolineatus |
| Current
Size: |
2.0
inches |
| Maximum Size: |
3.7
inches |
| Recommended
Tank Size: |
At
least 20 gallons |
| General Diet: |
Enjoys
a herbiverous diet consisting of spirulina and flakes and pellets
containing marine algaes. |
| Water
Conditions: |
Keep
water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 -
82° F). |
| Reef
Compatible: |
Yes
|
| Species
Behavior: |
The
Blackline Fang Blenny is a peaceful individual who seldom attacks other
fishes and is seldom attacked by other fishes. Partially due to the
fact that it can inflict a venomous bite with it's fangs in defense.
With age, the blues and yellows will become more pronounced in the anterior and posterior portion of the body. It makes an excellent addition to a reef tank and since it is
aquacultured, it is much easier to successfully keep over Wild Caught
specimens. |
| Care Level: |
3 |
| Origin: |
Aquacultured
- Venomous |
This fish has been eating: Spectrum Marine Fish Formula, Spectrum Small Fish Formula, Spectrum Thera+A Formula, Cyclop-eeze, Brine Shrimp, Mysis Shrimp, Squid
|
