🐠 Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus)
🐠 Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus)
Marine Fish • Reef-Safe Grazer • Rock Percher • Algae Control
📋 The Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus) is a hardy, reef-safe algae grazer covered in white star-like speckles across a dark mottled body, giving it a celestial appearance. This personable species spends its time perching on rocks, scanning the aquarium, and feeding on microalgae.
Ideal for reef tanks, the Starry Blenny adds both function and character. Its quirky behavior, bold pattern, and natural algae control make it a favorite among hobbyists seeking a reliable and entertaining utility fish.
💡 Highlights
✨ Starry Speckled Pattern: White dots over dark body resemble a night sky
⚪ Excellent Algae Grazer: Keeps surfaces free of film algae
📏 Hardy & Peaceful: Great for beginners and community reefs
✅ Coral-Safe: Does not nip or harm corals
🐠 Unique Personality: Perches, watches, and interacts with tankmates
🧾 A Quick Look at the Starry Blenny
📛 Common Name: Starry Blenny
🔬 Scientific Name: Salarias ramosus
👨👩👧 Family: Blenniidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific – Indonesia, Maldives, and Great Barrier Reef
📏 Max Size: 14 cm (≈ 5.5″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (≈ 75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful; may guard favorite perches
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes — coral-safe and algae-grazing
🏠 Min Tank Size: 114 L (≈ 30 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom to mid; prefers live rock
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Herbivore/Omnivore — film algae and microfauna
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; male guards nest
