Captive-Bred Striped Blenny - Meiacanthus grammistes

Striped Blenny (Meiacanthus grammistes)

Striped Blennies are sleek, eye-catching reef fish known for their bold black stripes running horizontally across a vibrant yellow to silvery body. Their streamlined shape and expressive faces give them a charming personality, while their unique swimming style adds movement and character to any saltwater aquarium.

Tank Requirements

Striped Blennies are well-suited for aquariums of 30 gallons or more. They appreciate a rockwork-heavy aquascape with plenty of caves, ledges, and crevices to explore and retreat into. These fish are generally active and spend most of their time darting through rock structures or resting on ledges.

Reef Safe with Personality

These blennies are considered reef-safe and typically leave coral and invertebrates alone. They can be a bit territorial toward similar-shaped fish, especially other blennies, but are peaceful with most tankmates when given adequate space and hiding spots.

Diet and Feeding

Striped Blennies are carnivorous and readily accept a variety of meaty foods. A well-balanced diet can include mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and high-quality marine pellets or frozen blends. They’re quick to adapt to prepared foods and tend to be enthusiastic feeders.

A Built-in Defense Mechanism

One unique trait of the Striped Blenny is its venomous bite—used only in defense. While not harmful to humans, this mild venom helps deter predators and gives them a level of confidence not often seen in small reef fish.