🐠 Green Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus tongaensis)
🐠 Green Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus tongaensis)
Marine Fish • Reef-Safe Fang Blenny • Community-Friendly • Venomous Defense Species
📋 The Green Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus tongaensis) is a sleek, vivid reef fish noted for its iridescent green-yellow body and contrasting black eye stripe. Like other fang blennies, it possesses mild venom for self-defense yet remains peaceful in aquariums.
An active, free-swimming species, it adds color and movement to any reef system. This fish is ideal for beginners and community setups, being hardy, adaptable, and non-aggressive toward corals and invertebrates.
💡 Highlights
✨ Vibrant Green Body: Eye-catching coloration under reef lighting
⚪ Peaceful Nature: Safe with corals and shrimp
📏 Active Swimmer: Adds motion to upper tank levels
✅ Captive-Bred Availability: Hardy, acclimated individuals
🐠 Defensive Fangs: Natural deterrent against predators
🧾 A Quick Look at the Green Canary Blenny
📛 Common Name: Green Canary Blenny
🔬 Scientific Name: Meiacanthus tongaensis
👨👩👧 Family: Blenniidae
🌍 Origin: Western Pacific – Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, New Caledonia
📏 Max Size: 9 cm (≈ 3.5″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (≈ 75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, active mid-water swimmer
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Excellent reef compatibility
🏠 Min Tank Size: 75 L (≈ 20 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to upper levels
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore – micro-meaty foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; males guard nests
