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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Blennies
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Smith's Fang Blenny Meiacanthus smithii
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Smith's Fang Blenny (Meiacanthus smithii)
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| Aliases: Smith's Blenny, White Blenny, White's Blenny, Disco Blenny |
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Family: Blenniidae
Maximum Size: 3.1 inches
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Stamina: Moderately Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Rock Structures
Captive Breeding: Low
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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Although also known as White Blenny, this one is mostly a light blue with a band of black running down its spine. Care must be taken when handling this one, as it does have a venomous bite which can inflict a painful wound to the aquarist, as well as any tankmate it fights with. As with other Blennies, this one will become aggresive to like species. |
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The Smith's Fang Blenny (Meiacanthus smithii) is sometimes called a Smith's Blenny, a White Blenny, a White's Blenny, or a Disco Blenny. It belongs to the family named Blenniidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 3.1 inches in length, the Smith's Fang Blenny is semi-aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the rock structures. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is low and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Meiacanthus smithii 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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salt water
Vertebrates
