Mimic Blenny – Ecsenius gravieri

Mimic Blenny Ecsenius gravieri

  The Mimic Blenny is known for its bright, flashy colors in reef aquariums. This fish has a yellow top fin and a bluish-purple tint to its body, with a few peach-colored areas near its rear fin.    

Care Facts and Guidelines

 

• Scientific Name: Ecsenius gravieri
• Taxonomic Family Name: Blenniidae
• Common Nickname: Clown Blenny
• Temperament: Peaceful
• Primary Colors: Yellow, Blue, and Purple
• Water Temperature: 72 to 78 degrees Farenheit
• Salinity 1.02 to 1.025
• pH: 8.1 to 8.4
• Alkalinity: 8 to 12 dKH
• Minimum Recommended Tank Size: 30 gallons
• Max Tank Size: 80 gallons or more
• Max Size: 5"
• Origin: Red Sea, African ocean
• Behavior: Social
• Diet: Herbivore
• Feeding Type: Flake, frozen, and live food
• Light Schedule: Medium, run standard daylight hours