Species Profile
Lawnmower Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
Also known as: Algae Blenny, Sailfin Blenny, Jeweled Rockskipper
Blenniespeaceful
Adult size
5″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Diet
Algae, blanched veggies, marine herbivore pellets
Notes
Mottled brown with comb-like teeth built for rasping film algae off live rock. Needs an established tank with steady algae growth — they starve in spotless aquascapes.
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