Care guide, husbandry, breeding, disease, and sourcing intelligence on Scooter Blenny - written by the Fast Aquatics editorial team.
Scooter Blenny at a glance
Adult size: 3 inches · Min tank/pond: 30 gallons · Difficulty: expert · Diet: copepod-eater · Lifespan: 2-4 years.
Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus) is a popular saltwater fish in the aquarium and pond hobby. Demanding requirements - best for keepers with established mature systems.
Where Scooter Blenny comes from
Scooter Blenny (Synchiropus ocellatus) is native to Indo-Pacific reef ecosystems. Wild populations distribute across coral reefs from East Africa through Indonesia, the Philippines, and into the western Pacific. Captive-bred Scooter Blenny is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.
Scooter Blenny tank size and setup
Scooter Blenny requires a minimum of 30 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 3 inches adult size and territorial range. For Scooter Blenny, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.
Water parameters for Scooter Blenny
Scooter Blenny requires standard reef parameters: temperature 76-80°F, specific gravity 1.025, pH 8.1-8.4, alkalinity 8-9 dKH, calcium 420-450 ppm, magnesium 1300-1400 ppm, ammonia + nitrite 0 ppm, nitrate under 10 ppm. Use a refractometer (not hydrometer) to measure salinity.
What Scooter Blenny eats
Scooter Blenny is a copepod-eater. Provide a varied diet of pellets, frozen foods, and supplemental greens. Feed twice daily in small portions. Browse our food guides for product recommendations.
Scooter Blenny tankmates and compatibility
Scooter Blenny is best paired with peaceful reef-tank species in similar size class. Avoid known fin-nippers and large aggressive species.
Scooter Blenny adult size and lifespan
Scooter Blenny reaches 3 inches at adulthood with a captive lifespan of 2-4 years with proper care.
Can you breed Scooter Blenny?
Scooter Blenny breeding in captivity ranges from straightforward to very difficult. Captive-bred specimens are increasingly available from sustainable aquaculture facilities.
Common Scooter Blenny diseases and problems
Scooter Blenny is susceptible to ich, velvet, marine flukes, and bacterial infections. Quarantine new Scooter Blenny for 4-6 weeks before adding to display.
Where to buy Scooter Blenny online
Scooter Blenny is sold at LFS, online retailers, and direct from breeders. Browse live Scooter Blenny from vetted Fast Aquatics vendors with carrier-tracked overnight shipping, climate-aware hold logic, and a 4-hour DOA window with photo-evidence claims.
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Scooter Blenny taxonomy and care recommendations cross-checked against the following authoritative references and our internal vendor + breeder database.