Yellow blenny
Meiacanthus luteus
Familie : Blenniidae
Completely yellow blenny, very lively and easy to observe. Perfect for community aquariums.
Beschreibung
Meiacanthus luteus grows up to 8 cm. Its body is uniformly bright yellow, sometimes with a slight orange tint. The dorsal fin is long and low. It has large eyes and a protractile mouth. It is an active fish that often swims in open water. It is curious and may approach the glass. It feeds on zooplankton and small crustaceans. It is known for its hardiness.
Lebensraum
Region :
Coral reefs, sandy areas and seagrass beds
Verbreitung :
Empfohlene Parameter
Pflege
Pflegehinweise
Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. A minimum tank of 100 liters is recommended. It needs swimming space and some rockwork. It accepts frozen foods, flakes, and pellets. Compatible with most peaceful fish. Avoid aggressive fish. Moderate filtration and standard lighting are suitable. It can be kept in small groups.