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Black Sailfin Blenny
| Latin Name | Atrosalarias fuscus | ||||||
| Common Name | Black Sailfin Blenny | ||||||
| Also known as | Black Sailfin Blenny | ||||||
| Fast Facts | The juveniles of this species are yellow while the adults are brown or black overall. Adults are also known as the Black Sailfin Blenny. The yellow juveniles are impossible to obtain. This blenny is an herbivore and can help in controlling algae growth. They like to perch on rocks or substrate.
NOTE: THE YELLOW JUVENILE IS SHOWN, ONLY HE BLACK ADULTS ARE AVAILABLE. |
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| Sizes | Approximately 2"-4" |
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| Range in Nature | Indo-Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Herbivore, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. It will do best in a tank with microalgae. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Great reef fish. It is great for helping to control filamentous algae. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Blennies | ||||||
| Availability | Regularly Available |
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| Add to Cart | Black Sailfin 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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