Tailspot Blenny

Tailspot Blenny

A small, personality-filled blenny known for its algae-grazing behavior and distinctive black tail spot. The Tailspot Blenny is an excellent choice for nano and smaller reef systems, adding both utility and character to the aquarium.

🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating

Quick Facts

• Care Level: Easy
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
• Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
• Size: Ranging from approximately 2–3 inches at adult size

Behavior & Husbandry

Tailspot Blennies spend much of their time perched on rockwork while grazing algae and observing their surroundings. They are highly interactive and often become a favorite fish due to their curious behavior and expressive personality.

They do best in mature reef systems with established rockwork and natural algae growth.

Feeding & Diet

Primarily herbivorous with omnivorous tendencies.

What We Feed at Lush Corals:

• Algae-based foods
• Pellets
• Frozen foods

In Your Aquarium:

• Nori
• Herbivore pellets
• Natural algae growth
• Supplemental frozen foods

A varied diet helps maintain long-term health and coloration.

Compatibility Notes

Compatible with:

• Clownfish
• Gobies
• Wrasses
• Peaceful reef fish

May become territorial toward similar blennies in smaller systems.

Lush Corals Quarantine & Conditioning Process

This fish has completed our full quarantine and conditioning protocol (minimum 2 weeks) prior to being made available.

During this process, each fish is:

• Carefully observed and stabilized
• Proactively treated and monitored
• Conditioned onto prepared foods
• Verified to be actively eating and thriving

This extended process significantly reduces stress and increases long-term success, ensuring you receive a fish that is healthy, stable, and truly ready for your reef.

We don’t rush fish to market—every quarantined fish we offer has been given the time it needs to succeed in your aquarium.