Longhorn Blenny (Hypsoblennius exstochilus)

[Paul87]

Picked this little guy up the other day. He seems skinny, but what really neat. According to LA, the top out under 3" and may possibly nip at SPS's. I took that gamble to give this little dude a chance. I'll be keeping a close eye on him. Has anyone else kept this fish before? Doesn't appear to be a ton of info on them.

Checking out the new place.

 

[4FordFamily]

Awesome fish! I have zero experience with it but tuning in!

 

[melypr1985]

What a neat little guy!

 

[eatbreakfast]

They are very personable, but I find that they really aren't a risk for nipping on sps.

 

[Paul87]

They are very personable, but I find that they really aren't a risk for nipping on sps.

That's good to hear. According to LA they are known to nip at SPS and clam mantles. I think there is that chance with a lot of blennies though. So far, so good.

 

[Chasmodes]

Sometimes certain species are lumped in with blenny species that actually commit those crimes on those websites, guilt by genetic association, I guess. Hopefully, yours remains innocent and has a nice life in your tank. Awesome fish!!! ;)

BTW, I used to keep a feather blenny (Hypsoblennius hentz) in my tank and loved that fish. I caught him locally too, even more of a bonus.