Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus oualanensis)
Canary Blenny
Meiacanthus oualanensis
114 Litres (30 US G.)
5.1-12.7cm (2-5 ")
8.1 - 8.4
22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)
8-12 °d
1:1 M:F
3-8 years
Family
Blenniidae
Contents
Additional names
- Canary Blenny, Canary Fang Blenny, Oualan Forktail Blenny
Additional scientific names
- Petroscirtes oualanensis, Meiacanthus ovalauensis, Petroscirtes auratus
Origin
Fiji, Tonga
Sexing
Males are usually larger than females and go through a succession of color changes when breeding.
Tank compatibility
It is reef safe and needs plenty of live rock for hunting and grazing to thrive.
Diet
Finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp as well as frozen herbivore foods.
Feeding regime
Feed twice per day.
Environment specifics
Specific gravity of 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, dKH 8-12 and temperature 72-78F. It should be housed in an aquarium with lots of live rock so that it can hunt and graze, otherwise it will not thrive.
Behaviour
It is venomous and you should exercise caution when placing your hands in the tank as it may mistake your fingers for an attacker and deliver a painful bite. It is semi-aggressive.
Identification
- This fish is typical Blenny in shape with a long body and large eyes positioned at the top of it's boxy head. The Canary Blenny matches its name well as the entire body is a vibrant yellow in colour with a sharply forked caudal fin.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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