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Jeweled Blenny
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Salarias fasciatus

Jeweled Blenny

Quick Stats:   Jeweled Blenny

Family: Blenniidae
Range: Indo-Pacific
Size: Up to 5 inches
Diet: Herbivore
Tank Set-up: Marine: Coral or rock, plants
Reef Compatible: With caution
Tank Conditions: 72-78ºF; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4
Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon
Light: Medium
Temperament: Peaceful
Swimming Level: Bottom
Care Level: Easy
Reproduction: Egg Layer

The Jeweled Blenny is also referred to as Jewelled Rockskipper or the Lawnmower, Sailfin/Algae, or Rock Blenny. Its body is a mottled tan with blue dots.

A well-established 30 gallon or larger aquarium with multiple swimming levels and plenty of rock is a suitable environment. It is not usually aggressive unless the tank mates appear to have a similar shape as it does. It is best to house singly unless kept in a larger tank and the two are a mated pair. It tends to perch and hop from rock to rock looking for microalgae to graze on. It is known to nip at small-polyped stony coral and clam mantles.

The Jeweled Blenny does best in well-established aquariums with large amounts of natural algae to feed on. The diet can be supplemented with vegetable matter, Spirulina, and herbivore preparations.

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