Species Profile
Midas Blenny
Ecsenius midas
Also known as: Persian Blenny, Lyretail Blenny
Blenniespeaceful
Adult size
4″
Minimum tank
30 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
mid
Diet
Frozen mysis, brine shrimp, marine pellets, occasional algae
Notes
Solid gold body with electric blue eyes — striking under blue LEDs. Unusually for a blenny, swims in open water rather than perching on rocks. Often joins schools of anthias and mimics their swimming pattern.
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