Ember Blenny

Cirripectes stigmaticus (Ember Blenny) Care Level: Moderate Temperament: Peaceful Color Form: Black, Green, Red Diet: Omnivore Reef Compatible: Yes Water Conditions: sg 1.020-1.025, 22-26°C, dKH 6-12, pH 7.8-8.4 Max. Size: 12.7 cm Family: Blenniidae Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres Overview The Ember Blenny, also known as the Red-streaked Blenny or Scarlet-spotted Blenny, is noted for its vibrant coloration and interesting behavior. Males are generally larger than females and display a range of colour changes during breeding. It thrives in a well-established tank of at least 200 litres with plenty of scattered rocks for perching and hiding, as well as live rock with microalgae growth for feeding. Unlike many blennies, the Ember Blenny requires a diet rich in meaty foods such as finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis shrimp, and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, in addition to frozen herbivorous preparations and microalgae. When keeping multiple Ember Blennies, it is best to introduce them to the tank simultaneously to prevent aggression, as they may become territorial towards one another if introduced at different times.