Mozambique Blenny

Latin Name

Meicanthus mossambicus

Common Name

Mozambique Blenny

Also known as

Mossambique Blenny

Fast Facts

This seldom-available species is collected primarily from Africa. Availability is highly unpredictable, and they're never plentiful, so be sure to order them fast when in stock. Like others in the genus, 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, but can defend itself if attacked. This species will ignore its tankmates, with the possible exception of close relatives and members of its own kind.

Sizes

Around 1.5"-3"

Range in Nature

East Africa

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Feeds on small invertebrates, provide a varied diet that includes vitamin-enriched brine shrimp or mysid shrimp. It should be fed several times a day.

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

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

Exellent

Related Fish

More Blennies

Availability

Availability is highly unpredictable, and they're never plentiful, so be sure to order them fast when in stock.

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Mozambique 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.