• Name:

    Blackline Fang Blenny

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  • Family: Blenniidae
  • Species: Blenny
  • Scientific Name: Meiacanthus nigrolineatus
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General info about Blackline Fang Blenny

The Blackline Fang Blenny, Meiacanthus nigrolineatus, is a popular species in the marine aquarium trade due to its distinctive coloration and interesting behavior. This species can grow up to 4 inches in length and prefers a tank with plenty of live rock and hiding places. They are also known for their unique fang-like teeth, which they use for defense.

Blackline Fang Blenny Diet & Nutrition

The Blackline Fang Blenny is a carnivore and feeds primarily on small crustaceans in the wild. In captivity, they can be fed a varied diet of meaty foods, such as frozen or live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and chopped krill. It is important to feed this species small meals frequently rather than one large meal.

Determining Sex of Blackline Fang Blenny

There is no visual difference between male and female Blackline Fang Blennies.

Breeding & Spawning Blackline Fang Blenny

There is little information available about breeding this species in captivity.

Common Diseases with Blackline Fang Blenny

The Blackline Fang Blenny is generally hardy and disease-resistant. However, like all marine fish, they are susceptible to various bacterial, fungal, and parasitic infections. It is important to maintain excellent water quality and quarantine new arrivals before adding them to an established tank.

Blackline Fang Blenny Origin

The Blackline Fang Blenny is native to the Western Pacific Ocean, including Indonesia, Fiji, and Samoa.

Caution with Blackline Fang Blenny

The Blackline Fang Blenny has venomous fangs that can cause a painful sting if threatened or provoked. Care should be taken when handling this species, and they should not be kept with other venomous fish.

Acclimating Blackline Fang Blenny

It is important to properly acclimate the Blackline Fang Blenny to its new environment before introducing it to the aquarium. The acclimation process involves gradually adjusting the water temperature and salinity of the transport bag to that of the aquarium water over a period of 1-2 hours.

Blackline Fang Blenny are Venomous

The Blackline Fang Blenny has venomous fangs that can cause a painful sting if threatened or provoked. Care should be taken when handling this species, and they should not be kept with other venomous fish.
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Blackline Fang Blenny Blenny Blenniidae Meiacanthus nigrolineatus The Blackline Fang Blenny, Meiacanthus nigrolineatus, is a popular species in the marine aquarium trade due to its distinctive coloration and interesting behavior. This species can grow up to 4 inches in length and prefers a tank with plenty of live rock and hiding places. They are also known for their unique fang-like teeth, which they use for defense. PalaciosAn

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