🐠 Smith's Blenny (Meiacanthus smithii)
🐠 Smith's Blenny (Meiacanthus smithii)
Marine Fish • Reef-Safe • Community Friendly • Small Show Species
📋 The Smith's Blenny (Meiacanthus smithi) is a graceful, slender reef fish recognized for its contrasting white body and black dorsal stripe that runs elegantly from head to tail. Its peaceful temperament and venomous fangs make it a natural deterrent to predators, while remaining completely safe for aquarium mates.
Perfect for community and nano reef tanks, this species is active, personable, and constantly hovering in open water zones. Hardy and easy to feed, it’s an ideal starter marine fish that adds movement and color to any reef setup.
💡 Highlights
✨ Distinct Black-and-White Pattern: Eye-catching contrast in reef lighting
⚪ Reef Safe: Ideal for coral environments
📏 Compact Size: Great for smaller tanks and nano systems
✅ Captive Bred: Sustainable and hardy stock
🐠 Venom Defense: Harmless to tankmates but deters predators
🧾 A Quick Look at the Smith’s Blenny
📛 Common Name: Smith’s Blenny / White Blenny
🔬 Scientific Name: Meiacanthus smithi
👨👩👧 Family: Blenniidae
🌍 Origin: Western Pacific – Indonesia to Philippines
📏 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 / Semi-Aggressive toward similar species
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Excellent reef citizen
🏠 Min Tank Size: 80 L (≈ 20 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid to upper rock zones
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4 – 5 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore / Planktivore
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; male guards nest

















