• Name:

    Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

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  • Family: Chaenopsidae
  • Species: Blenny
  • Scientific Name: Emblemaria pandionis
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Also Know As:

| Sailfin Blenny

| Panamic Barnacle Blenny

| Goby Blenny

General info about Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

The Atlantic Sailfin Blenny, also known as the Panamic Barnacle Blenny or Goby Blenny, is a small species of blenny that is native to the western Atlantic Ocean. They are typically found in rocky areas with plenty of hiding places and will often form small groups. The average size of this species is around 4 inches in length. They are a hardy species that can be kept in a home aquarium with plenty of rock structures for them to hide in.

Atlantic Sailfin Blenny Diet & Nutrition

The Atlantic Sailfin Blenny is an omnivore and will eat a variety of foods including algae, small crustaceans, and other small marine organisms. In an aquarium, they can be fed a variety of commercial prepared foods as well as live or frozen brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other small crustaceans.

Determining Sex of Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

There is no clear visual difference between males and females of this species.

Breeding & Spawning Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

Not much is known about the breeding and spawning behavior of the Atlantic Sailfin Blenny.

Common Diseases with Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

The Atlantic Sailfin Blenny is a hardy species that is not typically prone to disease. However, like all saltwater fish, they can be susceptible to parasitic infections, bacterial infections, and fungal infections.

Atlantic Sailfin Blenny Origin

The Atlantic Sailfin Blenny is native to the western Atlantic Ocean, specifically from North Carolina to Brazil.

Caution with Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

The Atlantic Sailfin Blenny is not known to be venomous or dangerous to humans. However, they may nip at the fins of other fish in the aquarium if they feel threatened or if they are competing for food.

Acclimating Atlantic Sailfin Blenny

When introducing the Atlantic Sailfin Blenny to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them to their new environment properly. This can be done by slowly adding small amounts of water from the new aquarium to their shipping container over the course of an hour or two. This will allow the fish to adjust to the new water chemistry and temperature without experiencing any shock.
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Atlantic Sailfin Blenny Blenny Chaenopsidae Emblemaria pandionis The Atlantic Sailfin Blenny, also known as the Panamic Barnacle Blenny or Goby Blenny, is a small species of blenny that is native to the western Atlantic Ocean. They are typically found in rocky areas with plenty of hiding places and will often form small groups. The average size of this species is around 4 inches in length. They are a hardy species that can be kept in a home aquarium with plenty of rock structures for them to hide in. PalaciosAn

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