Tailspot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)

The Ecsenius stigmatura is a small and personable blenny, known for the dark eyespot at the base of its tail and the bright colors around its eyes. It spends much of its time perched on rocks, observing its surroundings, and moves between rocks in short bursts.

The Tailspot Blenny grazes on algae and biofilm from rock surfaces. Due to its small size and peaceful nature, it is well-suited for smaller reef aquariums as well.

Features

- Grows to about 6 cm in length
- Peaceful and active during the day
- Grazes on algae and biofilm from rock surfaces
- Requires rockwork and sheltered crevices
- Well-suited for smaller reef aquariums

Care instructions

Minimum aquarium size: approx. 60 l
Temperature: 24–27 °C
Salinity: 1.023–1.026
Feeding: herbivorous-based diet. Offer algae-based foods and seaweed, as well as small frozen and dry foods. Natural algae and biofilm growth in the aquarium supplements its diet.
Compatibility: peaceful reef fish. Territorial behavior may occur with the same or very similar blennies.
Reef safe: yes, reef safe

Additional information

Scientific name: Ecsenius stigmatura
Origin: Western Pacific
Maximum size: approx. 6 cm
Difficulty level: easy