Ember Blenny
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Cirripectes Blennies should be added to well established aquariums. Rock work should be provided for perching, hiding and grazing.
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Cirripectes Blennies are considered to be peaceful however may pick at benthic species.
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Provide a balanced diet of algae and some meaty foods for optimal health. Should be housed with peaceful tankmates that allow Cirripectes Blennies to graze.
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Males may be slightlyly larger and more colorful than females.
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Cirripectes may display color changes during breeding.
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Most Blennies lack or have very small swim bladders.
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Be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid as Blennies may jump.
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Ember Blennies can grow to a little over 5".
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 55 gallons or larger for this species.
Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH
Care Info
Care: Moderate
Behavior: Social
Diet: Herbivore, Frozen Food, Live Food
Habitat: Reef
Light: Medium