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Barnacle Blenny
| Latin Name | Acanthemblemaria sp. | ||||||
| Common Name | Barnacle Blenny | ||||||
| Also known as | Tube Blenny | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This species gets its common names "Barnacle Blenny and Tube Blenny" from their habitat in nature. They live in barnacles and tube sponges and will takle up residence in any suitable small hole in the aquarium. Be sure to provide lots of rocks with plenty of holes in the aquarium. Its overall coloration is variable, but most are brown with light mottling with a darker colored face. It spends most of its time peering from its home, always on the lookout for a meak to come its way. The Barnacle Blenny is not often available, be sure to jump on them fast when in stock. | ||||||
| Sizes | Around 3/4"-1.5" |
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| Range in Nature | Tropical Atlantic | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on small invertebrates, provide a varied diet that includes vitamin-enriched brine shrimp or krill. Feed several times a day. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Excellent | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Blennies | ||||||
| Availability | Seldom available, ast fast when in stock. | ||||||
| Add to Cart | Barnacle Blenny
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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.
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