Mossambicus Blenny
Mossambicus Blenny
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Mossambicus Blenny
Product Description
Product Description
Identity & Appearance
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Common names: Mozambique Fang Blenny, Harptail Blenny. reeflings.com+2qualitymarine.com+2
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Scientific name: Meiacanthus mossambicus Wikipedia+2qualitymarine.com+2
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Native to the Western Indian Ocean — around East Africa, Madagascar, Comoros. reeflings.com+1
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Size: Grows to about 10–11 cm (~4–4.5 in) max. reeflings.com+2qualitymarine.com+2
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Colors/features:
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Body has a greenish-golden hue. ORA - Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums+1
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Yellow, forked caudal (tail) fin with two streamers in many specimens. ORA - Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums+1
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Dorsal and anal fins tend to be darker (often black). qualitymarine.com+1
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🏝 Natural Behavior & Temperament
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Called a “fang blenny” because it has small fang‑teeth. It has mild venom used mostly as defense. It’s not dangerous to humans in regular aquarium interactions. reeflings.com+3seaandreef.com+3qualitymarine.com+3
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Usually peaceful; tends to mind its own business unless provoked or unless similar blennies are competing. qualitymarine.com+2reeflings.com+2
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Appreciates hiding spots, rockwork, caves. Feels more confident when there are crevices to retreat into. qualitymarine.com+1
🔧 Aquarium Care Basics
| Parameter | Value / Advice |
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| Tank size min | ≈ 30 gallons (or larger) to give enough room. qualitymarine.com+1 |
| Water conditions | Salinity ~1.020‑1.025 SG; temperature around 24‑26°C (75‑79°F); pH ~8.1‑8.4. qualitymarine.com+2reeflings.com+2 |
| Aquascape | Plenty of live rock, caves/overhangs for hiding; open areas to swim; secure lid (they can be jumpers). qualitymarine.com+1 |
| Feeding | Omnivore: variety is good. Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, small meaty foods + algae/vegetable matter. Multiple small feedings/day (2‑3). ORA - Oceans, Reefs & Aquariums+2reeflings.com+2 |
| Behavior with tankmates | Gets along well with peaceful fish. Be cautious with very similar shaped/colored fish or aggressive tankmates. qualitymarine.com+1 |
🌟 Highlights & Why You’ll Enjoy It
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Very pretty colors, especially when healthy.
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Offers interesting behavior — active swimmer, visible in mid‑water often, and likes exploring rockwork. seaandreef.com+1
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Reef safe: doesn’t bother corals or harmless invertebrates. seaandreef.com+1
⚠️ Gentle Considerations
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Needs a secure lid — jumping risk.
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Although mild, its venomous fangs are for defense. Tankmates that try to eat or attack might get poked.
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Will do best in stable water conditions; young or newly acquired specimens may need some patience to settle in.
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If diet is not varied, color or health may suffer.
