Ecsenius bicolor
Common Names: Two-colored Blenny
Place Of Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Diet: Herbivore
Temperament: Passive
Reef Compatibility: Reef Safe
Level of Care: Easy
Minimum Size Aquarium: 30+
Maximum Size: 4 Inches
The Bicolor Blenny or Two-colored Blenny is named as such due to its two-toned pattern ranging from brown or blue frontal colors, to a dull orange towards its latter half. Blennies add a great deal of character to an aquarium floor and require little extra care from the keeper. The Ecsenius bicolor create an atmosphere of alertness to the environment and seem to always be peeking out of small caves or perched on ledges watching every movement of its tank mates. This natural behavior comes from living in the Indo-Pacific reef system and always being on the alert for predators.
The Bicolor Blenny will greatly assist in controlling excess algae, however, will require either frozen or dried vegetable material as supplement for its dietary needs. The Bicolor Blenny are very passive in relationship with other fish and are rarely ever destructive to coral life if kept in aquariums larger than 30 gallons. This bottom dweller grows only to about 4 inches in length and can experience several different changes in hue during its life, especially during breeding times. Owners of the Bicolor Blenny love to watch its antics of darting about, and its determined stances during feeding time as if in constant competition for food.
