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Midas Blenny - Ecsenius midas
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Midas Blenny - Ecsenius midasAlso known as: Midas (Lyretail), Persian Blenny
Maximum Size: the Ecsenius midas grows up to 5 inches.
General Size Specifications: The small size will come to you generally 1-1/2 - 3-1/2 inches not including the caudal fin.
Minimum Tank Size: The Midas Blenny prefers a tank of at least 20 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Ecsenius midas is a herbivore and likes to eat algae, variety of foods (meats & veggies), zooplankton. Offer Frozen Mysis, plankton, and other small food items.
Level of Care: The Midas Blenny is a medium maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Midas Blenny may act peacefully toward other fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Maldives, Indo-Pacific, Red Sea, Gulf of Aqaba and southeast coast of Africa to Marquesas Islands.
General Notes: Meiacanthus atrodorsalis is soild yellow, with a beautiful lyre-shaped tail. The Midas Blenny, has always been a very popular fish, especially with reef aquarium hobbyists. This Blenny likes to swim in the currents with Anthias in the wild, feeding on Zooplankton, and can be very territorial with others of its own kind, as well as other Blennys. The Midas Blenny though, can be kept in either reef aquaria or a community aquarium with other peaceful fish. Colors of this fish can vary from location, as well as when stressed.