Ember Blenny

The Ember Blenny (Cirripectes stigmaticus) is a small, colorful fish that belongs to the family of combtooth blennies. They typically grow to an average length of 3 inches (7.5 cm) and have a slender, elongated body with a long continuous dorsal fin. Ember Blennies are known for their vibrant coloration, with a fiery orange-red body and electric blue stripes that run horizontally across their back and tail. These fish are relatively hardy and make great additions to a peaceful reef aquarium.

Ember Blennies are omnivorous and will eat a variety of foods in the aquarium, including frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and other small crustaceans. They will also feed on algae and vegetable matter, making them great for controlling algae growth in the tank. It is recommended to feed them twice a day, and they will readily accept prepared foods like flakes or pellets.

It is difficult to determine the sex of Ember Blennies as they do not display any external sexual dimorphism.

Ember Blennies have not been successfully bred in captivity.

Ember Blennies are relatively hardy and are not particularly susceptible to any specific diseases. However, like all fish, they can be affected by common aquarium diseases such as ich or fin rot. Maintaining good water quality and a healthy diet can help prevent disease outbreaks.

Ember Blennies are found in the Indo-Pacific region, including the waters of Fiji, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Ember Blennies are generally peaceful and do not pose a threat to other tank inhabitants. However, they may become territorial with other blennies or similar-shaped fish. It is also important to ensure that the aquarium has plenty of hiding places and caves for these fish to retreat to as they can be somewhat shy and reclusive.

When acclimating an Ember Blenny to a new aquarium, it is important to adjust them gradually to the new environment to prevent shock. The drip acclimation method is recommended, which involves slowly adding small amounts of water from the new aquarium to the bag the fish came in over the course of an hour or two. This will help the fish adjust to the new water chemistry and temperature.

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