🐠 Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
🐠 Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)
Marine Fish • Reef-Safe Grazer • Nano Community Species • Rock Percher
📋 The Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) is a tiny, vibrant reef fish celebrated for its distinctive black tail spot outlined in orange and its endearing personality. Compact yet bold, it spends its days perched on live rock, darting between holes, and keeping algae growth under control.
Ideal for nano and community reef setups, this blenny is peaceful, hardy, and easily tamed to hand-feeding. Its inquisitive eyes and expressive behavior make it a hobbyist favorite among small reef keepers.
💡 Highlights
✨ Tail Marking: Signature black-orange tail spot
⚪ Nano Friendly: Perfect for compact aquariums
📏 Algae Grazing: Helps control film algae
✅ Reef Safe: Compatible with all coral types
🐠 Personality Plus: Inquisitive, bold, and full of character
🧾 A Quick Look at the Tail Spot Blenny
📛 Common Name: Tail Spot Blenny
🔬 Scientific Name: Ecsenius stigmatura
👨👩👧 Family: Blenniidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific – Philippines, Indonesia, Great Barrier Reef
📏 Max Size: 6 cm (≈ 2.4″)
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28 °C (≈ 75 – 82 °F)
🧠 Care Level: Easy
💖 Temperament: Peaceful, curious, and intelligent
🪸 Reef Safe: ✅ Excellent for reef and nano tanks
🏠 Min Tank Size: 40 L (≈ 10 US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Bottom to mid; perches on live rock
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 4 – 6 years
🍽️ Diet: Omnivore – algae films + frozen foods
🐣 Reproduction: Egg-layer; male guards nest cavity
