Convict Worm Blenny

Latin Name	Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Common Name	Convict Worm Blenny
Also known as	Engineer goby
Fast Facts	The convict worm blenny is not a blenny at all - it is the only member of the family Pholidichthyidae. This fish is white with brown lines or marbling on the body (the color changes as the fish grows). It will dig extensive tunnels under your rock work. Make sure you place the rock on the bottom of the tank, and then add your substrate around it if you are going to keep burrowing fishes, like this species. It is fairly disease resistant and may withstand sub-optimal water conditions. This species is indifferent toward other fish species, and more than one specimen can be kept per tank. Groups of juveniles will form shoals (they often occur in large groups in the wild). Large individuals will eat ornamental shrimps and small fishes.
Sizes	Specimens are around 1" - 3"
Range in Nature	Indo-Pacific.
Minimum Aquarium Size	30
Diet and Feeding	Feeds on bottom-dwelling invertebrates, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for carnivores.
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)
Reef Aquarium Compatibility	Great reef tank resident. Will eat ornamental shrimps. It will help stir up detritus that builds up around rock work.
Related Fish	More Blennies
Availability	Regularly Available

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.