• Name:

    One Spot Blenny

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  • Family: Blenniidae
  • Species: Blenny
  • Scientific Name: Crossosalarias macrospilus
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Also Know As:

| Big Spot

| Triplespot Blenny

General info about One Spot Blenny

The One Spot Blenny is a peaceful species that is native to the Indo-Pacific region. They are typically small in size, reaching up to 4 inches (10 cm) in length. One Spot Blennies are known for their unique coloration, with a brownish-yellow body and a single black spot on their dorsal fin.

One Spot Blenny Diet & Nutrition

In their natural habitat, One Spot Blennies feed on algae and small invertebrates. In an aquarium setting, they should be fed a varied diet of both meaty and vegetable-based foods, such as brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, and spirulina flakes.

Determining Sex of One Spot Blenny

Sexual dimorphism is not present in the One Spot Blenny, making it difficult to determine the sex of the fish.

Breeding & Spawning One Spot Blenny

Breeding One Spot Blennies in an aquarium setting is rare and challenging, as they require very specific conditions to breed. They are not typically bred in captivity.

Common Diseases with One Spot Blenny

One Spot Blennies are generally hardy and not susceptible to many common aquarium diseases. However, they are susceptible to parasitic infections, such as Ich.

One Spot Blenny Origin

The One Spot Blenny is native to the Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, the Maldives, and the western Pacific Ocean.

Caution with One Spot Blenny

One Spot Blennies are generally not harmful to humans or other aquarium inhabitants. However, they may become aggressive towards other blennies or similarly shaped fish, so it is important to monitor their behavior in a community tank.

Acclimating One Spot Blenny

When introducing a One Spot Blenny to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly over the course of several hours to avoid stress and shock. This can be done by floating the bag containing the fish in the aquarium for 15-20 minutes and gradually adding small amounts of aquarium water to the bag over time.
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