Ecsenius segmentatus
| Identification | A striking Ecsenius blenny with a golden-yellow body crossed by fine dark bars and blue-white lines along the head and back. Big-eyed and alert. |
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| Maximum Length | 2.6″ |
| Origin | Western Pacific |
| Minimum Tank Size | 20 Gallon |
| Reef Compatibility | Reef safe. A peaceful algae grazer safe with corals and invertebrates. |
Behavior
A peaceful, hardy combtooth blenny that hops from perch to perch grazing algae film from the rock. Excellent for nano and reef tanks; may defend a small territory from other blennies. Provide rockwork with retreats.
Diet & Feeding
Marine algae and film, plus mysis, enriched brine and prepared herbivore foods.
Cautions
Can be territorial toward other bottom-dwelling blennies and gobies.