Redlip Blenny / Ophioblennius atlanticus

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Redlip Blenny / Ophioblennius atlanticus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Ophioblennius atlanticus

COMMON NAME - Redlip Blenny

SIZE - 4.7" (12 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 20 US Gal. (76 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Frozen and dried marine vegetable matter, spirulina, crop of micro algae actively growing in the tank is a plus.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - May nip at stony corals and clam mantles.

CAPTIVE CARE - Needs a well established tank. May be aggressive to members of its own species, closely related forms, or any fish that enters its territory (large specimens can be extremely territorial. Keep singly or one proven pair.
 

Managing real reef risks: Do you pay attention to the dangers in your tank?

  • I pay a lot of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 88 44.4%
  • I pay a bit of attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 68 34.3%
  • I pay minimal attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 28 14.1%
  • I pay no attention to reef risks.

    Votes: 12 6.1%
  • Other.

    Votes: 2 1.0%
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