Kamohara's blenny

Meiacanthus kamoharai

Family : Blenniidae

FishMarineblenny

Small striped blenny, ideal for nano-reefs. Peaceful and easy to keep.

Kamohara's blenny — photo 1 sur 1 — Izuzuki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.01 / 1

Popularity

Beginner marine fish

reef-compatible

Availability

Common in shops

Shop availability

IUCN Status

Least Concern

Biotope

Indo-Pacific

Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Description

Meiacanthus kamoharai grows up to 5 cm. Its body is elongated with horizontal brown and white stripes. The dorsal fin is low and continuous. It has a small downward-facing mouth. It is a bottom-dwelling fish that often hides in crevices. It is very shy but becomes more visible once acclimated. It feeds on algae and microorganisms. It can be kept in pairs.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, rocky areas and rubble

Distribution :

Recommended parameters

Temperature24–28 °C

pH8.1–8.4

GH8–12 °dGH

KH8–12 °dKH

Salinity1.02–1.025 ‰

NO₃

≤ 20 mg/L

PO₄

≤ 0.1 mg/L

Care

Difficulty

1/5

Diet

Herbivore

Min. tank

60 L

Min. group

Adult size

5 cm

Lifespan

3 years

Temperament

Peaceful

Propagation

egg-layer

Care notes

Temperature 24-28°C, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. A minimum tank of 60 liters is sufficient. Provide plenty of rockwork hiding places. It accepts frozen foods and algae-based flakes. Compatible with peaceful fish and shrimp. Avoid aggressive territorial fish. Stable water and gentle filtration are recommended. It may jump, so a lid is necessary.

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