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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Blennies

Bicolor Blenny Ecsenius bicolor

Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor)  
Bicolor Blenny Ecsenius bicolor
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  Family:  Blenniidae
  Maximum Size:  4.0 inches
  Temperament:  Generally Passive
  Stamina:  Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Entire Tank

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

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   This humorous fish can be found most of the time poking its head out of various holes in the rocks or peeking out of empty shells. Similar in behavior to some Jawfish and Gobies, however these Blennies do not create their own burrows. Instead, they simply find any hole they can fit into and feel safe. Must have a source of microalgae present in the aquarium to survive.   
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The Bicolor Blenny (Ecsenius bicolor) belongs to the family named Blenniidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 4.0 inches in length, the Bicolor Blenny is generally passive in nature and hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out across the entire tank. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Ecsenius bicolor should not be housed in a tank less than 20 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places.

  
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