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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Blennies
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Yellowtail Fang Blenny Meiacanthus atrodorsalis
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Yellowtail Fang Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)
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| Aliases: Forktail Blenny, Lyretail Fang Blenny |
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Family: Blenniidae
Maximum Size: 5.1 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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The Yellowtail Fang Blenny has a very attractive colorform of blue head blending into yellow tail. 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 Yellowtail Fang Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis) is sometimes called a Forktail Blenny or a Lyretail Fang Blenny. It belongs to the family named Blenniidae. Typically reaching a max size of about 5.1 inches in length, the Yellowtail 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 atrodorsalis should not be housed in a tank less than 30 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
