Description
Salarias fasciatus
The Sailfin Algae Blenny, also called the Lawnmower Blenny, is an active and visually striking reef fish that brings both charm and utility to a marine aquarium. Adults display a mottled brown to olive body with pale spots and dark streaks, accented by bright blue highlights along the dorsal fin, giving them a dynamic and textured appearance. Like other blennies, they lack a swim bladder and spend much of their time perched on rocks or darting among crevices, so an aquarium with plenty of live rock, ledges, and hiding places is essential. Sailfin Algae Blennies typically grow to about 4 inches (10 cm) and are best suited for tanks of 30 gallons or larger. They are generally peaceful toward other fish but may defend their preferred territory. A tight-fitting lid is recommended, as they are known to jump. In the wild, this species inhabits shallow coral reefs and rocky areas of the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and Micronesia, where it plays an important role grazing on algae. They are primarily herbivorous, feeding naturally on algae and biofilm. In captivity, they thrive on algae-based foods, spirulina pellets, and occasional frozen items such as mysis or brine shrimp. Regular feeding helps maintain their coloration and vitality. Considered reef-safe, Sailfin Algae Blennies typically leave corals and invertebrates unharmed, while their algae-grazing behavior makes them both a functional and attractive addition to any reef aquarium.
The Sailfin Algae Blenny, also called the Lawnmower Blenny, is an active and visually striking reef fish that brings both charm and utility to a marine aquarium. Adults display a mottled brown to olive body with pale spots and dark streaks, accented by bright blue highlights along the dorsal fin, giving them a dynamic and textured appearance. Like other blennies, they lack a swim bladder and spend much of their time perched on rocks or darting among crevices, so an aquarium with plenty of live rock, ledges, and hiding places is essential. Sailfin Algae Blennies typically grow to about 4 inches (10 cm) and are best suited for tanks of 30 gallons or larger. They are generally peaceful toward other fish but may defend their preferred territory. A tight-fitting lid is recommended, as they are known to jump. In the wild, this species inhabits shallow coral reefs and rocky areas of the Indo-Pacific, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and Micronesia, where it plays an important role grazing on algae. They are primarily herbivorous, feeding naturally on algae and biofilm. In captivity, they thrive on algae-based foods, spirulina pellets, and occasional frozen items such as mysis or brine shrimp. Regular feeding helps maintain their coloration and vitality. Considered reef-safe, Sailfin Algae Blennies typically leave corals and invertebrates unharmed, while their algae-grazing behavior makes them both a functional and attractive addition to any reef aquarium.
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