Midas Blenny
Ecsenius midas
Saltwater Fish
Species Group: Blenny
Family: Blenniidae
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Water parameters
Temp
76-80 F
Temperature
Maintaining a stable and appropriate temperature is critical for the survival of aquatic life.
pH 7.8 - 8.4 potential of HydrogenMeasuring the acidity or alkalinity of water on a 0–14 scale, where 7 is neutral, 7 is alkaline.
NO3 1-20 ppm NitrateWhile less toxic than ammonia, high nitrate levels (above 40–80 ppm) are important to monitor because they can cause fish stress, stunted growth, and harmful algae blooms.
NO2 <0.0001 ppm NitriteIt is a highly toxic, intermediate compound in the nitrogen cycle produced from broken-down ammonia
PO4 0.01 - 0.1 ppm PhosphateIt is essential for plant development but must be managed, as excess levels trigger nuisance algae blooms and inhibit coral calcification.
NH3 <0.1 ppm AmmoniaIt is the primary killer of aquarium fish, causing gill damage, stress, and death
Ca 380 - 450 ppm CalciumSupporting the growth, skeletal structure, and shell formation of corals, mollusks, crustaceans, and coralline algae
KH 8 - 12 dKH AlkalinityIt acts as a shield, neutralizing acids to prevent dangerous pH "crashes" that can harm fish, corals, and plants.
Mg 1200 - 1400 ppm MagnesiumIt enables coral growth by supporting skeletal formation, assists in metabolic processes, and ensures that calcium is available for corals, clams, and coralline algae.
SG 1.023 - 1.026 SG SalinityEssential for maintaining stable, natural water parameters, proper osmoregulation, and stress-free environments for marine fish and corals
ORP 250 - 400 mV Oxidation-Reduction PotentialA higher positive mV indicates clean, oxygen-rich water with high water quality, while low readings indicate high pollution.
About Midas Blenny
General information
The Midas Blenny is a small and colorful saltwater fish species that grows up to 3 inches in length. It has a bright yellow coloration with blue and black stripes on its head and a blue-black tail. These fish are found in the Western Pacific Ocean, from Indonesia to Fiji, and are often found in coral reefs and rocky areas. They are active swimmers and can be kept in small groups in a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of live rock for hiding and perching.
Diet & nutrition
The Midas Blenny is an herbivore and feeds on a diet of algae, phytoplankton, and zooplankton. They should be fed small amounts of food several times a day, and a varied diet should include dried seaweed, spirulina, and other vegetable-based flakes or pellets.
Diseases
Midas Blennies are relatively hardy and not prone to many diseases. However, they can be susceptible to the usual saltwater fish diseases, such as ich, velvet, and fin rot. Good water quality, a varied diet, and a stress-free environment can help prevent diseases.
Origination
The Midas Blenny is native to the Western Pacific Ocean, from Indonesia to Fiji.
Cautions
The Midas Blenny is generally considered safe to keep in a home aquarium. However, it can become territorial towards other fish that have a similar body shape, such as other blennies, gobies, and dartfish. It is best to keep them with peaceful fish species.
Acclimation process
The Midas Blenny should be slowly acclimated to the aquarium water by floating the bag in the aquarium for 15-20 minutes, then adding a small amount of aquarium water to the bag every 5-10 minutes until the temperature and salinity of the water in the bag matches that of the aquarium. They should be released into the aquarium gently.
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