Bundoon Blenny
Greek Name: Meiacanthus bundoon
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The Bundoon Blenny is located in Tonga and in the South Pacific and has a caudal fin that looks like an fork. Body color is black, with a yellow stripe running along the horizontal direction from the back of the eye until the middle part of its body. Males tend to be larger than females and undergo an array of color shifts during breeding.
The Bundoon Blenny requires an aquarium of at least 30 gallons and lots of live rock to hunt and eat. It is best to have only one fish per aquarium unless a breeding pair is kept.
This Blenny is a very tough and long-lasting fish, making them an ideal choice for beginner or experienced aquarist. This Bundoon Blenny is a great choice for reef aquariums since it won’t be a nuisance to corals, invertebrates, or others. If other fish attack it this Bundoon Blenny will respond by slicing into its mouth to ward off the one attacking. It is considered to be venomous, and should be treated at a safe distance from children with access to aquariums as it could consider fingers to be an attack and give a painful bite.
The food should comprise of minced crustacean flesh mysis, and brine shrimp that are vitamin-enriched as well as frozen herbivore dishes.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 3/4″ to 1-1/4″; Medium: 1-1/4″ to 2″; Large: 2″ to 3″
Care Level
Moderate
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Blue, Yellow
Diet
Omnivore
Reef Compatible
Yes
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max Size
3½"
Origin
Tonga
Family
Blenniidae
Minimum Tank
30 gallons
Description
Information About Bundoon Blenny
It is found in Tonga, South Pacific, and has a caudal fin that looks like the shape of a fork. Its body color is dark, with an orange stripe that runs along the horizontal direction from the back of the eye until the middle portion of the body. Males are typically larger than females and undergo an array of colors during breeding. Blenny is a very robust and tough fish, making it the perfect companion to the beginner or experienced aquarist. This Bundoon Blenny can be a great option for reef aquariums since it doesn’t bother corals or invertebrates. If it is attacked by another fish this Bundoon Blenny will respond by slicing into its mouth to ward off the fish who is attacking. It is considered to be venomous and should be treated at a safe distance from children with access to aquariums as it could detect fingers as an attack and give a painful bite.
Additional information
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