Tail Spot Blenny

Tail Spot Blenny (Ecsenius stigmatura) 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 Tail Spot Blenny is increasingly available and is the more sustainable choice when you can find it.

Tail Spot Blenny requires a minimum of 20 gallons for healthy adults. The minimum is based on 2.5 inches adult size and territorial range. For Tail Spot Blenny, plan a mature reef tank with stable parameters, sand bed, live rock for cover, and reef LED if photosynthetic.

Tail Spot 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.

Tail Spot Blenny is a omnivore. Provide a varied diet of pellets, frozen foods, and supplemental greens. Feed twice daily in small portions. Browse our food guides for product recommendations.

Tail Spot Blenny is best paired with peaceful reef-tank species in similar size class. Avoid known fin-nippers and large aggressive species.

Tail Spot Blenny reaches 2.5 inches at adulthood with a captive lifespan of 2-5 years with proper care.

Tail Spot Blenny breeding in captivity ranges from straightforward to very difficult. Captive-bred specimens are increasingly available from sustainable aquaculture facilities.

Tail Spot Blenny is susceptible to ich, velvet, marine flukes, and bacterial infections. Quarantine new Tail Spot Blenny for 4-6 weeks before adding to display.

Tail Spot Blenny is sold at LFS, online retailers, and direct from breeders. Browse live Tail Spot 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.