Tailspot Blenny

Tailspot Blenny - Charming Algae-Eating Personality

The Tailspot Blenny is a delightful and hardworking addition to any reef aquarium. Named for the distinctive black spot at the base of its tail, this personable blenny combines effective algae control with an entertaining personality that makes it a favorite among reef keepers of all experience levels.

Key Features:

• Distinctive Appearance: Tan to brown body with intricate markings and a characteristic black spot on the tail
• Natural Algae Control: Constantly grazes on nuisance hair algae and film algae, helping keep your tank clean
• Entertaining Personality: Perches on rocks with expressive eyes, often appearing to "watch" aquarium activity
• Reef Safe: Completely safe with all corals and invertebrates; peaceful temperament
• Hardy & Adaptable: Captive-bred for superior health and easy acclimation to aquarium life
• Beginner Friendly: Forgiving of water parameter fluctuations and easy to feed

Care Requirements:

Tank Size: Minimum 10 gallons; 20+ gallons recommended
Diet: Herbivore/Omnivore - primarily grazes on algae but also accepts frozen mysis shrimp, spirulina, and herbivore pellets
Temperament: Peaceful; may be territorial with other blennies in smaller tanks
Reef Compatibility: Excellent - will not harm corals or invertebrates
Experience Level: Beginner to Advanced - suitable for all skill levels

Algae Control Benefits:

The Tailspot Blenny is an excellent member of your cleanup crew, spending much of its day grazing on hair algae, film algae, and diatoms. While it won't eliminate all algae problems on its own, it provides valuable natural control that reduces maintenance needs and helps keep your rockwork looking pristine. This makes it particularly valuable in newer tanks experiencing algae blooms during the cycling process.

Behavior & Personality:

What sets the Tailspot Blenny apart is its charming personality. These fish are curious and interactive, often perching on rocks or coral branches to observe their surroundings with large, expressive eyes. They may even learn to recognize their owners and come to the front of the tank during feeding time. Their comical expressions and quirky behavior make them endlessly entertaining to watch.

Tank Setup:

Tailspot Blennies appreciate plenty of live rock with caves, crevices, and perching spots. They'll establish a favorite territory where they spend most of their time, darting out to graze on algae before returning to their preferred perch. Provide a secure lid, as blennies can jump if startled.

Feeding:

While Tailspot Blennies are excellent algae grazers, they should be supplemented with prepared foods to ensure complete nutrition. Offer herbivore pellets, frozen spirulina, mysis shrimp, and nori sheets clipped to the tank. A varied diet keeps them healthy and maintains their vibrant coloration.

Our Tailspot Blennies are carefully selected, quarantined, and eating well before shipment. Each fish is backed by our live arrival guarantee, ensuring your new algae-eating companion arrives healthy and ready to bring personality and practical benefits to your reef aquarium.