Fringed blenny
Salarias ramosus
Family : Blenniidae
FishMarineblenny
Herbivorous blenny with fringed tentacles on the head.
Popularity
Beginner marine fish
reef-compatible
Availability
Common in shopsShop availability
IUCN Status
LC
Least Concern
Description
The fringed blenny is a peaceful fish that grazes on algae. It has characteristic cirri. Ideal for controlling filamentous algae in the reef aquarium.
Habitat
Region :
Coral reefs, rocky areas
Distribution :
Recommended parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
pH8.1–8.4
GH8–12 °dGH
KH8–12 °dKH
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L
Care
Difficulty
2/5
Diet
Herbivore
Min. tank
100 L
Min. group
1
Adult size
12 cm
Lifespan
5 years
Temperament
Paisible
Propagation
Difficile
Care notes
Tank of at least 100L with rocks and algae. Diet based on algae, supplement with spirulina. Avoid aggressive fish.
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