Midas Blenny Profile

Scientific Name:

Ecsenius midas

Other Common Names:

None known.

Identification:

The body is deep golden-yellow with a hint of blue under the chin and bright, blue-rimmed eyes.

Distribution:

Indo-Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 3.9".

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes.

Diet & Feeding:

Does best with a meaty diet including finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysid and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

Displays an eel-like swimming motion. This Blenny will vex small planktivores and has been known to nip at firefish and gobies. The Midas Blenny does best in a larger (30+ gallons) tank where it does not feel that it has to defend its territory.

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