Red-Spotted Blenny

Red-Spotted Blenny (Blenniella chrysospilos) is a peaceful species that is reef-safe with caution, admired for its striking red/orange spots along a pale body, elongated slender form, lively personality, and algae-grazing behavior.

Males typically grow slightly larger and may display more vivid coloration, often showing territorial behavior during spawning, while females/juveniles are generally smaller, less intensely colored, and more subdued in behavior.

They reach about 4–5 inches in adult size and should be housed in aquariums of at least 30 gallons. Provide ample live rock for grazing and hiding spots, along with open swimming space, a sandy or mixed substrate, and a secure lid since these fish are known to jump. Stable water parameters are essential: salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 72–79°F, pH 8.1–8.4.

Diet should consist of algae (film algae, hair algae, and macroalgae), spirulina, mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and high-quality herbivore pellets or flakes.

With proper care, the Red-Spotted Blenny makes a hardy, active, and visually striking addition to a reef or community aquarium.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.