Red Lipped Blenny
Scientific Name: Ophioblennius atlanticus
Recommended Aquarium: 55+ Gallons
Approx. Adult Size: 7 ½ inches
Temperament: Peaceful
Ease of Care: Easy
Diet:Herbivore
Reef Safe:Yes
Native Waters: Eastern Atlantic
The Red Lipped Blenny is usually found in shallow reef rubble with considerable current, grazing on the Live Rock for small zooplankton and algae. It should not be housed in the aquarium with other conspecific or different Blennies. Otherwise it is nonaggressive towards other fish and will do best in a mature tank with plenty of live rock. Its diet can be supplemented with algae based prepared foods, frozen, flake or pelleted.
Approximate arrival size for Red Lipped Blenny:
Small 1 to 2 1/2 inches, Med 2 1/2 to 4 inches
