Care Level : Easy
Temperament : Peaceful
Color : Tan, Black, White
Diet : Herbivore
Reef Compatible : Yes
Water Conditions : sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size : 2"
Origin : Indo-West Pacific Ocean: Philippines and northwestern Borneo
Family : Blenniidae
Minimum Tank Size : 10 gallons
Two Spot Blenny (Ecsenius Bimaculatus), known commonly as the twinspot coralblenny, is a species of marine fish in the family Blenniidae. They receive their name from the two prominent black spots on their stomach area.
They are a small blenny with very large eyes, and small mouth giving these fish a very comical look. A black band covers the top half of the eyes and body aiding them in blending into their surroundings. It grows to a size of 5 cm (2 in) in length. The Two Spot Bimaculatus Blennies are a great addition to any reef or peaceful fish only aquarium, large or small.
Generally found amid crevices and rocks on the bottom of its environment, the Two Spot Bimaculatus Blenny needs a tank of at least 10 gallons with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. Blennnies are known for their incredible jumping abilities, so having a tightly secured lid is suggested.
They should not be housed with aggressive species that may intimidate these fish into hiding. They are hardy and can be housed with other peaceful fish in a reef tank setting, but may become territorial towards other blennies, gobies or dartfish in smaller tanks.
The diet of the Two Spot Bimaculatus Blenny should include vegetable matter, including frozen and dried foods containing marine and blue-green algae. It will also feed on (and help control) algae growing in the aquarium.
Size: Small: 1/2" to 1" Medium: 1" to 1-1/2"
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