🐠 Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes)
🐠 Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes)
Marine Fish • Reef-Safe Fang Blenny • Peaceful Community Fish • Venomous Defender
📋 The Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes) is one of the most recognizable fang blennies, displaying bold horizontal black stripes over a silvery yellow body. A peaceful and hardy fish, it adds striking contrast and personality to reef aquariums.
Although it carries mild venom for defense, it is entirely reef-safe and harmless to aquarists, coexisting beautifully with other small reef species. Active, curious, and full of charm, it’s an ideal blenny for both beginners and experts.
💡 Highlights
✨ Distinct Stripes: Black lines create a sleek, classic look
⚪ Reef Safe: No coral or invert aggression
📏 Compact & Hardy: Perfect for nano and mid-size reef tanks
✅ Captive-Bred Availability: Adapted and disease-resistant
🐠 Venomous (Defensive Only): Safe for aquarists; deters predators naturally
🧾 A Quick Look at the Striped Blenny
📛 Common Name: Striped Blenny
🔬 Scientific Name: Meiacanthus grammistes
👨👩👧 Family: Blenniidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific – Maldives, Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef
📏 Max Size: 11 cm (≈ 4.3″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (≈ 75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful; may defend itself if harassed
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Yes — completely coral and invert safe
🏠 Min Tank Size: 75 L (≈ 20 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Mid-water; enjoys rock ledges and caves
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore — small meaty foods and planktonic fare
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; male guards clutch

















