Grammistes Blenny

Grammistes Blenny

Scientific Name Meiacanthus grammistes
Identification White to cream body with distinctive bold black and yellow horizontal stripes. Fang blenny.
Maximum Length 4 inches
Origin Indo-Pacific
Minimum Tank Size 20 gallons
Reef Compatibility Reef safe

Behavior

Peaceful; active swimmer with defensive venom. Mimicked by other blenny species.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore. Feed small meaty frozen foods, flake, and pellet foods.

Cautions

Venomous fang blenny — bite is defensive, not aggressive.