Canary Blenny

Latin Name

Meiacanthus atrodorsalis

Common Name

Canary Blenny

Also known as

Yellow Canary Blenny, Green Canary Blenny, Fiji Canary Blenny

Fast Facts

Of a handful of (very) similar looking species, this is the one you're most likely to find available. This is a wide-ranging member of the genus that is blue-gray on the head and anterior part of the body and yellow on the rear of the body and tail. It also has black markings over the eyes. It spends most of its times swimming or hovering in the water column. It is often seen hanging above the substrate, with its head down, searching for food. It is usually ignored by its tankmates, because it has venomous fangs that it will employ if attacked. Great for a reef tank. Will not harm corals or any other ornamental invertebrates. It will also do better in a reef tank, feeding on the microfauna that lives on the "live substrate."

Sizes

Specimens are around 1.5-2.5"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feeds on small invertebrates, provide a varied diet that includes vitamin-enriched brine shrimp or mysid shrimp.

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Great reef fish.

Availability

Semi Regularly Available

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Canary 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.