I currently have 1 lawnmower blenny in the tank. The Tailspot Blenny or Tail-spot Combtooth-Blenny makes a great addition to a reef aquarium. This blenny is a cute little fish that will bring some personality to your tank but may fight with other blennies in smaller nano tank setups. These fish along with all bennies have some of the greatest personalities in the reef hobby. sounds good to me, but NO on the Clarkii, def do fake clowns, much nicer, IMO. Reef aquariums made easy with 3reef aquarium forums - one of the oldest and friendliest aquarium forums online. They’ve giant eyes outlined by yellow bands and small mouths. Discussion in 'Tropical Fish' started by skyvern2130, Jan 5, 2013. Quick Facts About the Tailspot Blenny: Scientific Name: Ecsenius stigmatura; Common Names: Tailspot Coral Blenny; Max Size: 2.5 Inches; Minimum Tank Size: 8 gallons; Aggression Level: Docile; Color: Blue, Yellow, Orange, Green, Black, White, Brown The Orange Tail Blenny or Tailspot Blenny, scientific name Ecsenius Stigmatura, contains an attribute darkish spot on the base of its tail amidst its lovely orange and blue physique, and a black and yellow band runs beneath every eye. They have strikingly similar body shapes, but are a more slate grey color with two black or dark brown spots on each side of their stomach area, and a black line through their eye. Typically, the male blenny is brighter in color and has longer fins. The species is peaceful and gets along well in small groups (generally a single male with a … Make sure the ID is correct and you've actually got a combtooth. Tailspots are one of the easier blennies to form pairs with simply combine a … It could be a variety of things, i.e. Its colors are striking with its most dominant feature a large spot at the base of its tail. Two Spot Bimaculatus Blenny. Females are mostly dark grey. It’s captive-bred and you can easily find it in most aquatic shops. It has some vibrant colors below the eye which can be made bright pink if threatened. The Tail Spot Blenny's defining feature is the dark spot at the base of its tail. as you stated, male or female, collected from different oceans, juvenile and adult colours, or something as simple as a photo taken without flash and one taken with flash, that alone can produce vastly different looking fish, albeit the same fish. (You must log in or sign up to reply here. It has a noticeable black spot on the tail and neon glowing striped colors near the face. This super colorful fish is peaceful all-year-round and is a perfect addition to a small saltwater aquarium. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. The Bicolor Blenny has a brown front half of the body fading into a yellow-orange in the middle half of their body. The Tailspot Blenny spends almost an equal amount of time resting in its favorite hiding hole and swimming about the aquarium looking for food. You must log in or register to reply here. The Bicolor is so-named because the anterior half is blue to dull brown, and the posterior half is dull orange. EDIT: Apparently what's commonly called the blue and gold blenny is different from the combtooth blenny. Keep in a covered tank. If the tank is larger, it will grow to its maximum length. Tailspot Blennies are easily identifiable by the white blotch with a black spot at the base of their caudal fin in addition to the thin, dark blue, white to yellow, and orange, horizontal stripes that run from just below the eye to the rear operculum (on each side); they also tend to have blue hues on the face, head, and neck, while their base color is a tan to orange that generally intensifies towards their caudal section. These types of blennies reach size up to 2.5 inches. I am afraid that my currently lawnmower will kill both bi color and tail spot blennies. Tailspot Blenny Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny Panamic Barnacle Blenny Molly Miller Blenny Zebra Fang Blenny Forktail Blenny Tribal Blenny Bi-Color Blenny Starry Blenny Klausewitz’s Blenny BATFISH: Pinnatus Batfish Zebra Batfish BUTTERFLY: Copperband Butterfly Hawaiian Longnose Butterfly Black and White Heniochus All trademarks used are properties of their respective owners. The Bicolor Blenny makes a good addition to an aquarium that needs some algae control. They’re entertaining fish and are usually peaceful, but may harass other fish with similar body shape. They are found primarily in the Western Pacific oceans but has been incorporated into saltwater tanks around the world. 3reef membership is free. They are hardy and can be housed with other peaceful fish in a reef tank setting, but may become territorial towards other blennies, gobies or dartfish in smaller tanks. The Tailspot Blenny is usually found in the Western Pacific mostly in shallow reefs. tail spot blenny vs bullet goby: DevilBoy: General Reef Discussion: 6: 04-23-2008 07:34 PM: ID Help? All rights reserved. One of the smallest blennies available for the aquarium trade, the tailspot blenny is a popular species for reefs. This a complete care guide for the bicolor Blenny. Bali Orange Spot Star? A black and yellow band runs below each eye, aiding them in blending into their surroundings. Combtooth blennies make up quite a number of species and are larger and not necessarily herbivores. ... It’s hard to beat this fish in terms of color and grace. They are a smaller blenny with very large eyes, and small mouth giving these fish a very comical look. By Cinder1977 The Panamic Barnacle Blenny Fish measures 1.8 inches or around 4.5 centimeters and is green or white with red spots, while its dorsal fins, lips, and iris are red. Join 3reef now to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. The Tailspot Blenny – (ecsenius stigmatura) an active and beneficial member of any reef aquarium. With vibrant colors and unique personality, it’s easy to see why this fish is so popular. One of my favourire fish, really beautiful and inquisitive, they change colours depending on light and mood. The royal gramma requires a minimum tank size of 30 gallons and is considered easy to care for, and most of the time is… Whether you have a giant reef tank or a nano aquarium, you should seriously consider the Tailspot blenny. The blenny can go on random hunger strikes, making it important to keep them as big as possible. Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis) The forktail blenny (also known as the eyelash harptail-blenny) is a small, elegant fish that is suitable for many smaller saltwater tanks. The tailspot blenny (ecsenius stigmatura) is a popular inhabitant in many saltwater aquariums. The Ecsenius stigmatura terminates brown algae, has an amazing personality, and makes a great Nano Reef fish. 15 Apr 2013 #1 Hey guys I was wondering if anyone knew why there seems to be two different colours for the tailspot blenny? Thread starter Potions; Start date 15 Apr 2013; Potions. A blenny will usually mature between 4 and 6 inches in length. Males are more commonly collected for the aquarium trade because they have a bright orange or yellow anterior. It is a coppery-colored fish with a distinct blackish spot at the base of the tail. themissinglynk: Reef Fish: 2: 07-17-2007 08:49 AM: two spot bimaculatus blenny? 3reef still retains its roots and remains a friendly forum for new people interested in aquariums and veteran hobbyist alike. It has a curious Martian-like face and odd looking antennas protruding from its forehead. The Tailspot Blenny has a cartoonish like head with big eyes and a long slender body. Size: 5.8cm (2.3") Range: Indonesia and southern Philippines Depth: 2 - 30m (6.5 - 100ft) Diet: Herbivore Remarks: Remains small and always full of personality.Very fun to watch. Tailspot Blennies are among the smallest blennies within the hobby and they are generally found hiding and perching among coral when not grazing on marine algae along the reefs throughout the Indo-Pacific. get a pair of clownfish, a bi color-blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) and scissor tail dartfish, and my chromis (i have a lfs ik i can take the damsel to) if i put them in the right order like, do chromis, blenny, dartfish and then the pair of clown fish ( Ocellaris Clownfish or Percula Clownfish or Clarkii Clownfish) Whether your first tank is a small nano aquarium or a larger reef tank, the tailspot blenny could be a fun beginner saltwater fish to add. Tank Size: 10 gallons Captive Care: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Max. The Tailspot Blenny is a one of the smaller Blennies. ). Tailspot Blenny Color Differences? JavaScript is disabled. They will typically stop eating on their own after only a few shrimp so there shouldn’t be any worry about over feeding the tank or fouling the water when target feeding the scooter. Two Spots are very similar to Tailspot Blennies. I released 2 of them at the same time and one get bite to dead. gobidon: Reef Fish: 7: 11-30-2006 11:30 PM: Orange Spot Goby question: rchull69: General Reef Discussion: 1: 02-26-2006 05:44 PM They are easy to care for, and fun to watch. They have large eyes outlined by yellow bands and small mouths. The Tailspot Blenny is a colorful species that has a comical personality and a unique appearance. All forum posts are the property of the posters. It needs a 30-gallon tank, at the minimum, to provide the best opportunity for plenty of algae. The body is usually a beige color. Lighting: Moderate (cannot withstand bright lights) Substrate Type: Live rock and sand: Tank Mates: Compatible with: Other lawnmower blennies if dwelling together as a mated pair, pistol shrimp, scooter blenny, and species that are less aggressive and not of a similar color or pattern as theirs Incompatible with: Same-sex lawnmower blennies (aggression, mainly seen in males), starry blenny … All else © 1996-2014, 3reef.com LLC. Tailspot blenny. 3reef came online in 1996 as 'Three Steps To A Reef Aquarium.' Males are generally larger than females and experience a succession of color changes, including blue, when breeding. The Tailspot Blenny, Ecsenius stigmatura, has a black and yellow band just below the eye and featuring a black spot on the tail. Joined 4 Jul 2011 Posts 135 Reaction score 5 Location Cape Town. im going to add a new dotty back and blenny to my 29g once its set up then put my last 2 fish from my 55g (a blue damsel and yellow/black stripe chromis) in after them. It does not appear to be a big algae eater, like others in the family. The firefish goby is certainly one of the best beginner saltwater fish. It tends to live for two to four years, or maybe longer. would they kill each other in 180 gallon tank? Common Name: Tailspot Blenny Scientific Name: Ecsenius stigmatura Reef-Safe: Yes Min. One blenny that you will want to consider carefully before adding to a mixed species tank is the Bluestriped Fangblenny (Plagiotremus rhinorhynchos [shown above]), which is a mimic of the Bluestreak Cleaner Wrasse, a symbiotic cleaner fish. You would have to do some research into it to find out more. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. This title was created as an attempt to overcome the common fears associated with keeping a reef aquarium, especially at that time. 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