Striped Blenny

Latin Name	Meiacanthus grammistes
Common Name	Striped Blenny
Also known as	Grammistes Blenny
Fast Facts	This species is commonly encountered in the aquarium trade. It sports dark lines on the head and body with a yellow wash between the stripes. It spends most of its time 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; It is usually ignored by its tankmates but can defend itself if attacked. It may be picked on by more territorial species, like dottybacks and damsels. This species will ignore its tankmates, with the possible exception of close relatives and members of its own kind.
Sizes	Specimens are around 1.5" - 2.5"
Range in Nature	Indo-West Pacific
Minimum Aquarium Size	20
Diet and Feeding	Feeds on small invertebrates, provide a varied diet that includes vitamin-enriched brine shrimp or mysid shrimp. It should be fe
Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)
Reef Aquarium Compatibility	Will not harm corals or any other ornamental invertebrates. It will also do better in a reef tank, feeding on the microfauna tha
Related Fish	Bundoon Blenny, Canary Blenny, Smith's Blenny, More Blennies
Availability	Fairly 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.