Scientific Name : Ecsenius midas
Common Names : Blenny, Golden Blenny, Lyretail Blenny
Care Level : Easy
Life span : 2 – 4 years, possibly longer
Size : 5 inches (13 cm)
Water Parameters : standard saltwater parameters – pH : 8.1 – 8.4 | Temperature : 72°F – 80°F (22°C – 27°C) | Specific Gravity : 1.020 – 1.025 | Carbonate Hardness (dKH) : 8 – 12°
Origin / Habitat : Indo-Pacific: Gulf of Aqaba and southeast coast of Africa – lives near coral reef areas in moderate currents.
Temperament / Behavior : This blenny may fight with other blennies.
Breeding : Forms pairs, egg guarder.
Aquarium Size : 30 gallon minimum
Tank Mates : Keep with similar sized species, one blenny to a tank except in larger setups. Don’t keep with fish large enough to eat them.
Reef Tank Compatible: Yes
Fish Disease : Saltwater Fish Disease
Diet / Foods : Feed them small meaty marine origin foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, etc. There are some really good frozen pre-made foods like Rod’s foods that have all sorts of good food items.
Tank Region : Usually stays close to cover, live rock.
Gender : No external characteristics to go on.