Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas)

Ecsenius midas is an active and personable blenny, with coloration ranging from grayish-green to golden-orange and even bluish. The eyes are bright blue and the center of the tail is partially transparent, which gives the tail a deeply forked appearance.

In the wild, the Midas Blenny often swims in open water alongside schools of anthias and is capable of changing its coloration to match the surrounding fish. Golden-orange individuals are found, for example, in association with Pseudanthias squamipinnis schools.

Characteristics

• An active blenny that is frequently visible
• Coloration varies according to the individual and the environment
• Spends more time in open water than many other blennies
• Prone to jumping, so the aquarium should be secured with a lid or mesh
• Reef safe

Care Instructions

• Minimum aquarium size: approximately 120 liters
• Temperature: 24–27 °C
• Salinity: 34–36 ppt
• Feeding: zooplankton, copepods, brine shrimp, mysis, and other small-sized frozen and live foods. Usually learns to eat high-quality pellets and flakes as well.
• Compatibility: generally peaceful towards other fish species, but can be territorial towards other similar blennies. In a spacious aquarium, multiple individuals may be possible if each can establish its own territory.
• Reef safe: yes

Additional Information

• Scientific name: Ecsenius midas
• Finnish name: Midas-luikero
• English name: Midas Blenny / Persian Blenny
• Difficulty level: easy

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