Yellow blenny

Meiacanthus luteus

Family : Blenniidae

FishMarineblenny

Completely yellow blenny, very lively and easy to observe. Perfect for community aquariums.

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 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.

Habitat

Region :

Coral reefs, sandy areas and seagrass beds

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

2/5

Diet

Carnivore

Min. tank

100 L

Min. group

Adult size

8 cm

Lifespan

4 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 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.

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