Kamohara's blenny

Meiacanthus kamoharai

Familia : Blenniidae

PezMarinoblenny

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

Estado IUCN
LC
Preocupación menor
Bioma
Récifs coralliens de l'océan Indien et Pacifique tropical.

Descripción

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.

Hábitat

Región :

Coral reefs, rocky areas and rubble

Distribución :

Parámetros recomendados

Temperatura2428 °C
pH8.18.4
GH812 °dGH
KH812 °dKH
Salinidad1.021.025
NO₃
≤ 20 mg/L
PO₄
≤ 0.1 mg/L

Cuidado

Dificultad
1/5
Dieta
Herbívoro
Tanque mín.
60 L
Grupo mín.
1
Tamaño adulto
5 cm
Esperanza de vida
3 años
Temperamento
Pacífico
Propagación

Notas de cuidado

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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