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Seaweed blenny
| Latin Name | Parablennius marmoreus | ||||||
| Common Name | Seaweed blenny | ||||||
| Also known as | Eyelash Blenny | ||||||
| Fast Facts | This species gets one of its common names from the branching cirri over each eye. Its overall coloration is variable, but most are brown with light mottling. Like most other blennies, it spends most of its time in repose on the substrate. It does best if the aquarium has healthy microalgae growth. It can be aggressive towards other blennies, especially conspecifics and closely related forms. Keep only one per tank, unless your aquarium is very large. | ||||||
| Sizes | Specimens are around 1" - 2" |
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| Range in Nature | Tropical Atlantic | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 20 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Feeds on algae, provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | It is usually an acceptable reef aquarium fish. However, some individuals may nip at stony corals or clam mantles. | ||||||
| Related Fish | More Blennies | ||||||
| Availability | Rare, Unpredictable Availability |
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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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