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Segmented Sailfin Blenny Profile

By Stan & Debbie Hauter, About.com Guide

Scientific Name:

Salarias segmentatus.

Other Common Names:

Segmented Blenny.

Identification:

Its body is vertically striped, or segmented with alternating bands of yellow and reddish tan.

Distribution:

Indo-Pacific.

Maximum Size:

To 4".

Reef Tank Safe:

Yes.

Diet & Feeding:

This fish is a herbivore and should have its diet supplemented with vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations.

Characteristics & Compatibility:

This Blenny does best in a tank with large amounts of natural algae to graze on and it is best to house singly unless the two are a mated pair. The Segmented Blenny spends most of its time flitting from rock to rock as it looks for algae to feed upon.

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