foods, and adapt extremely well to aquarium life.
🟢 Quarantined (Minimum 2 Weeks) – Fully Conditioned & Eating
Quick Facts
- Care Level: Easy
- Temperament: Peaceful
- Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
- Minimum Tank Size: 20 gallons
- Size: Up to approximately 3 inches
What Makes This Fish Special?
The ORA Striped Blenny combines utility and personality in one attractive package. These active fish spend much of their day grazing on algae, investigating rockwork, and observing activity around the aquarium from their favorite perches.
Their playful behavior and constant interaction with their environment make them one of the most entertaining small reef fish available.
As a captive-bred ORA specimen, this fish is typically hardier, less stressed, and more accustomed to prepared foods than many wild-caught alternatives.
Behavior & Husbandry
Striped Blennies are active perchers that establish territories among rockwork and spend their day hopping between vantage points while searching for algae and food.
They are generally peaceful and coexist well with most reef-safe fish and invertebrates. Plenty of live rock and grazing opportunities will help them feel secure and display natural behaviors.
Their unique personality often makes them a favorite among reef keepers.
Feeding & Diet
Omnivorous with a strong preference for algae and plant-based foods.
What We Feed at Lush Corals:
- High-quality pellets
- Frozen mysis shrimp
- Enriched brine shrimp
- Herbivore diets
In Your Aquarium:
- Pellets
- Frozen foods
- Algae-based foods
- Nori and marine algae
A varied diet helps maintain vibrant coloration, overall health, and long-term success.
Compatibility Notes
Compatible with:
- Clownfish
- Gobies
- Wrasses
- Cardinals
- Tangs
- Most peaceful reef fish
- Reef invertebrates
May be territorial toward other blennies in smaller aquariums.
Best maintained in peaceful reef aquariums with ample rockwork and grazing opportunities.
Lush Corals Quarantine Process
This fish has completed our quarantine process and is fully conditioned prior to sale.
Each fish is:
- Carefully inspected upon arrival
- Proactively treated and observed
- Monitored for health and behavior
- Conditioned to eat prepared foods
- Evaluated to ensure a strong feeding response
This helps ensure your fish arrives healthy, feeding, and well-adjusted, giving you a strong start in your aquarium.
