| Scientific Name | Blenniella chrysospilos |
| Common Names | Red-Spotted Blenny, Orange-Spotted Blenny |
| Max Length | 5 inches (13 cm) |
| Min Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Temperament | Semi-aggressive; territorial toward other blennies or similar bottom-dwelling fish. Best housed with peaceful to semi-aggressive tank mates like small gobies, clownfish, or damselfish. |
| Reef Safe | ✓ Yes |
Aquarium Suitability: Thrives in well-maintained marine aquariums with ample rockwork and hiding spots to support its territorial and perching behavior.
Foods & Feeding: Omnivorous; provide a varied diet of high-quality algae-based flakes, spirulina, frozen mysis shrimp, and enriched brine shrimp, offered 1-2 times daily. Grazes on natural algae growth in the tank.
Reef Safe: Yes; generally safe with corals and invertebrates, making it an excellent choice for reef aquariums.
Captive Care: Maintain stable water parameters: temperature 74-80°F, salinity 1.020-1.025, pH 8.1-8.4. Provide a tank with live rock, crevices, and algae-covered surfaces to encourage natural foraging and territorial behavior. Ensure a secure lid, as blennies are known to jump. Monitor for aggression in smaller tanks or with similar species.
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