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Redspotted Rock Skipper

Redspotted Rock Skipper

Latin Name Istiblennius chrysospilos
Common Name Redspotted Rock Skipper
Also known as Redspotted Blenny
Fast Facts This comical-looking blenny sports eye-lashes and can be quite colorful. All individuals are peppered with bright blue and/or reddish-orange flecks. Like most other blennies, it will spend most of its time sitting on the substrate or rasping microalgae off of hard surfaces. It will typically not thrive unless in an aquarium that has good microalgae growth. It is usually ignored by its tankmates, but it may attack conspecifics and other blennies.
Sizes Approximately 3"
Range in Nature Indo-Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size 20
Diet and Feeding Feeds on algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. It will do best in a tank with lots of m
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) Suitability ratingSuitability ratingSuitability rating
Reef Aquarium Compatibility Great reef fish. Can help in controlling algae growth.
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.

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