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Tailspot Blenny
Ecsenius stigmatura
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Charming algae-grazing blenny with a distinctive black tail spot. Reef-safe, peaceful, and great for microalgae control.
CARE
Beginner
AGGRESSION
Peaceful
MAX SIZE
2.5"
⚠ ADD WITH CAUTION
· Tank needs 1 more month of maturity
💰 BUDGET PICK
VALUE
WOW FACTOR
TYPICAL PRICE
~$15–25 each
Huge personality in a tiny fish. Perches on rocks, watches you, grazes algae. Entertaining every single day.
🌊 WATER PARAMS
ParamStatusIdeal
TemperatureOK (78.4)72–80 °F
SalinityOK (1.025)1.023–1.027 sg
pHOK (8.22)8.1–8.4
Nitrate NO₃⁻OK (8.0)0–20 ppm
Tank Compatibility
Ocellaris ClownfishCompatible
Royal GrammaCompatible
Firefish GobyCompatible
Yellow TangCompatible
Six Line WrasseCompatible
Orchid DottybackCaution
Torch CoralCompatible
Hammer CoralCompatible
Acropora SPSCompatible
Duncan CoralCompatible
Skunk Cleaner ShrimpCompatible
Turbo SnailCompatible
Blue Leg Hermit CrabCompatible