Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus)

Starry Blenny

Starry Blenny

Salarias ramosus

Difficulty

Easy

Min. Tank Size

114 Litres (30 US G.)

Size

12.7-15.2cm (5-6 ")

sg

1.02 - 1.025

pH

8.1 - 8.4

Temp.

22.2-25.6°C (72 -78 °F)

Water Hardness

8-12 °d

Stocking Ratio

1:1 M:F

Availability

Uncommon

Diet

Omnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

5-6 years

Habitat

West Central Pacific

Family

Blenniidae

Additional names

Starry Blenny, Snowflake Blenny

Origin

From the Philippines to Australia

Sexing

Requires close examination

Tank compatibility

Peaceful

Diet

Eats lots of algae, so herbivore diets will suffice

Feeding regime

Daily

Environment Specifics

Reef tank

Behaviour

Only one should be housed in a 114 Litres (30 US G.). Larger tanks will be able to support multiples.

Identification

It is mottled brown, with white dots, and its caudal, and the pectoral fins are yellow.

External links

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