Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura)

The Tail Spot Blenny is a small, peaceful fish known for its curious personality and striking appearance. Its defining characteristic is the distinct dark spot near the base of its tail, along with its slender, elongated body and expressive face, making it a favorite in nano and community tanks.

Care Information

• Maximum Size: Up to 2.5 inches.
• Tank Size: 10 gallons minimum, but does best in tanks with ample hiding spaces and rockwork.
• Diet: Herbivorous; prefers a diet of algae, spirulina, and high-quality herbivore pellets, supplemented with meaty foods like mysis shrimp.
• Water Temp: 72-80°F.
• Salinity: 1.020-1.025.
• Aggression: Peaceful; ideal for reef tanks and communities with other non-aggressive fish.
• Skill Level: Beginner.
• Reef Compatibility: Completely reef-safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates and may help control algae growth.

Typical Habitat

• Distribution: Found in the Indo-Pacific region, primarily around Indonesia, the Philippines, and the Great Barrier Reef. Prefers shallow reef flats and lagoon areas with abundant algae growth