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Black & Yellow Blenny Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com

Scientific Name:

Enchelyurus flavipes

Other Common Names:

None known.

Identification:

The body is pale blue in color with a yellow dorsal fin and tail and a black anal spot. The iris is pale blue to white in coloration.

Distribution:

Indo-Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 2".

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes.

Diet & Feeding:

Their diet should include meaty items such as vitamin enriched brine and mysid shrimp, chopped fish and shrimp, and a quality flake or pellet food.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

They are generally peaceful, but may become territorial towards others within the same genus.

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