Horseface/ Red Lipped Blenny
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Ophioblennius Blennies should be added to well established aquariums with plenty of swim room. Rock work should be provided for perching and grazing.
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Ophioblennius Blennies can be very aggressive and territorial towards smaller and less aggressive tank mates.
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Provide a diet rich in algae based foods, if sufficient algae is not present supplementing is necessary. Ophioblennius Blennies may consume various microalgaes.
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May pick at small benthic invertebrates.
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Most Blennies lack or have very small swim bladders.
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Be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid as Blennies may jump.
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Atlantic Redlip Blenny can grow to 7".
We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 70 gallons or larger for this species.
Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalini
Care Info
Care: Moderate
Behavior: Social
Diet: Herbivore,Live Food
Habitat: Reef
Light: Medium