{"product_id":"canary-blenny-meiacanthus-oualanensis","title":"Canary Blenny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canary Blenny is a bright, streamlined saltwater fish prized for its vivid yellow coloration, active swimming behavior, and distinctive personality. Its slender body, expressive face, and tendency to cruise through the water column give it a more open-water presence than many other blennies. The brilliant yellow color makes it especially attractive against dark live rock and blue reef lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiacanthus oualanensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the Canary Fang Blenny, is native to Fiji and nearby areas of the western central Pacific. In nature, it inhabits coral-rich reef environments where it feeds on plankton and small drifting foods. Like other fang blennies in the genus \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiacanthus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, it possesses venom-associated grooved teeth used primarily for defense, which helps discourage predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts manageable adult size, generally peaceful temperament, and excellent reef compatibility make it a strong choice for community reef aquariums. It is usually easy to feed once established and can be maintained with a wide variety of peaceful marine fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30 gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivore \/ Planktivore\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegion:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fiji and western central Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeiacanthus oualanensis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide a mature marine aquarium with plenty of live rock, caves, holes, and narrow crevices where the Canary Blenny can retreat when startled or rest at night.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many bottom-oriented blennies, this species spends a significant amount of time swimming in open water. Leave clear swimming space around the aquascape while still providing multiple secure shelter options.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModerate water movement, good oxygenation, and stable water quality are ideal. A secure lid or mesh cover is recommended because fang blennies can jump when frightened or during acclimation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canary Blenny is an omnivorous planktivore that naturally feeds on small drifting organisms in the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffer a varied diet of enriched mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, finely chopped marine foods, quality frozen marine blends, and appropriately sized pellets or flakes. Foods containing marine algae or spirulina can also provide useful dietary variety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed small portions once or twice daily. Established specimens generally adapt readily to prepared foods and often feed enthusiastically from the water column.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament and Tankmates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canary Blenny is generally peaceful and well suited to community reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable tankmates include clownfish, gobies, cardinalfish, anthias, peaceful wrasses, tangs, and other non-aggressive marine species. It may defend a preferred shelter but is not typically a persistent aggressor toward unrelated fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse caution when keeping multiple similar fang blennies together, particularly in smaller aquariums. Territorial disputes can occur between closely related or similarly shaped species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Canary Blenny is considered \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt does not normally damage corals, clams, shrimp, snails, or other established ornamental invertebrates. Its feeding behavior is primarily directed toward planktonic and prepared foods rather than coral tissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes it suitable for mixed reefs, SPS systems, LPS aquariums, and soft coral displays.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.024–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlkalinity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 8–12 dKH \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintain stable salinity and consistent water quality. Long-term stability is more important than targeting one exact value within these ranges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Considerations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDefensive fang blenny:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This species has grooved teeth associated with venom used primarily as a defense against predators.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBright adult coloration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Its vivid yellow body makes it especially striking in reef aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive swimmer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide open-water swimming room in addition to rockwork and caves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJumping risk:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A secure lid or mesh cover is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenerally reef safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Corals and established ornamental invertebrates are typically ignored.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"TSA Fish","offers":[{"title":"Fiji \/ -","offer_id":50867268124970,"sku":"BLExCan","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Tonga \/ -","offer_id":52822314418474,"sku":"BLExTCan","price":53.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Captive-Bred \/ -","offer_id":52822316384554,"sku":"BLExCCan","price":86.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0783\/0873\/7322\/files\/tsa-fish-canary-blenny-1257022189.jpg?v=1788503202","url":"https:\/\/topshelfaquatics.com\/products\/canary-blenny-meiacanthus-oualanensis","provider":"Top Shelf Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}