• Name:

    Sandhopper Blenny

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  • Family: Pinguipedidae
  • Species: Blenny
  • Scientific Name: Parapercis schauinslandi
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Also Know As:

| Red Stripe Sand Perch

| Schauinslands Sand Perch

| Redspotted Sand Perch

| Red Grubfish

General info about Sandhopper Blenny

The Sandhopper Blenny is a small, bottom-dwelling fish that can grow up to 4 inches in length. It has a brownish-gray body with light spots and a large head with a protruding lower jaw. This species is a peaceful fish that can be kept in a community tank with other non-aggressive species.

Sandhopper Blenny Diet & Nutrition

The Sandhopper Blenny is an omnivore and will eat a variety of foods including small crustaceans, worms, and algae. In captivity, it can be fed a diet of frozen or live foods such as brine shrimp, bloodworms, and mysis shrimp. It is important to provide a varied diet to ensure that the fish receives all the necessary nutrients.

Determining Sex of Sandhopper Blenny

There is no known way to determine the sex of the Sandhopper Blenny by external appearance.

Breeding & Spawning Sandhopper Blenny

The Sandhopper Blenny has not been bred in captivity.

Common Diseases with Sandhopper Blenny

The Sandhopper Blenny is susceptible to the same diseases as other saltwater fish, such as marine ich, velvet, and bacterial infections. It is important to maintain good water quality and avoid overcrowding to prevent the onset of these diseases.

Sandhopper Blenny Origin

The Sandhopper Blenny is found in the western Pacific Ocean, specifically in Japan and the Philippines.

Caution with Sandhopper Blenny

The Sandhopper Blenny is not known to be aggressive towards other species but may become territorial towards other blennies or fish with similar body shapes.

Acclimating Sandhopper Blenny

The Sandhopper Blenny should be slowly acclimated to its new environment by floating the bag in the aquarium for 15-20 minutes to equalize the temperature, and then gradually adding small amounts of aquarium water to the bag over a period of 1-2 hours.
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