Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus)

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Starry Blenny

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Starry Blenny

Salarias ramosus

114 Litres (30 US G.)

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

pH

8.1 - 8.4

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

8-12 °d

1:1 M:F

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

5-6 years

Family

Blenniidae



Additional names

Starry Blenny, Snowflake Blenny


Origin

From the Philippines to Australia


Sexing

Requires close examination


Tank compatibility

Peaceful


Diet

Eats lots of algae, so herbivore diets will suffice


Feeding regime

Daily


Environment specifics

Reef tank


Behaviour

Only one should be housed in a 114 Litres (30 US G.). Larger tanks will be able to support multiples.


Identification

It is mottled brown, with white dots, and its caudal, and the pectoral fins are yellow.

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