Lawnmower Blenny - Salarias fasciatusAlso known as: Sailfin, Jeweled Rockskipper, Jeweled Blenny, Rock Blenny, and Horned Blenny
Maximum Size: The Salarias fasciatus grows up to 5 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1-1/2 - 2-1/2 inches, medium about 3 - 4 inches and large about 4 - 5 inches, not including the caudal fin.
Minimum Tank Size: The Lawnmower Blenny prefers a tank of at least 30 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Salarias fasciatus is a herbivore and likes to eat algae off the rocks, glass and sand, marine and spirulina algae, regular and veggie flake food, pellets and may eat mysis shrimp.
Level of Care: The Lawnmower Blenny is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Lawnmower Blenny may act peacefully (but may become territorial) toward other fish. Tends to dislike other Blennies with similar body type.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Indo-Pacific: Red Sea and East Africa to Samoa, and south to Australia.
General Notes: Very popular with reef Aquarists, the Sailfin Blenny is one of the better Algae eating fish as juveniles and can be used for the control of Filamentous Algae. Although this fish will get along with most any fish as juveniles, it will not get along with other Sailfin Blennies or blennies with the same body type. May become belligerent as an adult and prone to attacking tangs, angels and other large fish when fully grown and will cease to eat algae as adults. Sailfin blennies can be prone to picking at clam mantles or corals as adults.
Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
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Algae Eater
by Tullybird
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Experience Level: Beginner
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Posted on 4/24/2008 from SPARKS, NV UNITED STATES
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Comments: The Blenny spends most of the day perched on top of various rock forms checking out the other livestock. Somwhat interactive but for the most part keeps to himself. I purchased the Blenny to help with hair algae. So far, the Blenny has shown no interest in the hair algae.
Yes, I would recommend this product to my friends.
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