Species Profile
Tail Spot Blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura
Blenniespeaceful
Adult size
2.5″
Minimum tank
20 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, marine herbivore pellets, mysis
Notes
Mottled green-brown with a distinctive black dot at the tail base. Grazes film algae from rockwork like Lawnmower Blenny but stays smaller and easier on aquascaping. Nano-friendly.
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