{"product_id":"blenny-red-spotted-blenniella-chrysospilos","title":"Blenny Red Spotted (Blenniella Chrysospilos)","description":"\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eRed-spotted Blenny (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"20\"\u003eBlenniella chrysospilos\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"4\"\u003eRed-spotted Blenny\u003c\/b\u003e, also known as the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"42\"\u003eOrange-spotted Blenny\u003c\/b\u003e, is a delightful and visually interesting bottom-dweller from the Indo-Pacific. It is celebrated for its intricate pattern of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"190\"\u003ebright orange-to-red spots\u003c\/b\u003e peppered across a pale, greenish-white body. Like the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"271\"\u003eLinear Blenny\u003c\/b\u003e, it is a member of the combtooth blenny family, meaning it spends its day meticulously grazing on the film algae that grows on your live rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eKey Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/b\u003e Red-spotted Blenny, Orange-spotted Blenny, Gold-spotted Rockskipper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"4,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"17\"\u003eBlenniella chrysospilos\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Indo-Pacific (East Africa to the Line Islands)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 12 cm (approx. 4.7 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/b\u003e 5–8 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"13\"\u003ePeaceful\u003c\/b\u003e; though territorial toward similar species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,6,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDiet:\u003c\/b\u003e Herbivore – Specialized algae grazer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4,7,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"6\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAppearance \u0026amp; Identification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"7\"\u003eThe Red-spotted Blenny has a highly textured and \"organic\" look:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"8\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSpotted Pattern:\u003c\/b\u003e Features rows of small, vivid \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"47\"\u003ered or orange dots\u003c\/b\u003e that cover the head and body, often extending onto the dorsal fin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCamouflage:\u003c\/b\u003e Its base color is a mottled \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"40\"\u003esilvery-white to olive\u003c\/b\u003e, allowing it to blend perfectly into sun-drenched reef flats and rocky shores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDistinctive Fins:\u003c\/b\u003e Its dorsal fin is long and continuous, often showing subtle red barring that matches its body spots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBlunt Head:\u003c\/b\u003e Like most combtooth blennies, it has a steep, blunt forehead and large, high-set eyes that move independently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"9\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"10\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"10\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBehavior \u0026amp; Tank Compatibility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"11\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Rockskipper:\u003c\/b\u003e In the wild, these fish are often found in the \"intertidal zone,\" where they skip between tide pools. In the aquarium, they are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"145\"\u003econstant grazers\u003c\/b\u003e, keeping your rockwork clean of film algae.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"11\"\u003eYes\u003c\/b\u003e, generally considered reef-safe. However, if natural algae levels are low, they may occasionally nip at the base of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"131\"\u003eSPS corals\u003c\/b\u003e or mantle of clams out of hunger.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eAggression:\u003c\/b\u003e They are peaceful toward most tank mates but \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"57\"\u003ewill fight with other blennies\u003c\/b\u003e (especially other \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"106\"\u003eBlenniella\u003c\/i\u003e or \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"11,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"120\"\u003eIstiblennius\u003c\/i\u003e species). Only keep one per tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Mates:\u003c\/b\u003e Best kept with \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"11,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"27\"\u003eClownfish, Tangs, and peaceful Wrasses\u003c\/b\u003e. Avoid aggressive predators that might see this bottom-dweller as a snack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"12\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"13\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"13\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Tank Setup\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"14\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/b\u003e A minimum of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"24\"\u003e115L (30 Gallons)\u003c\/b\u003e is recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eEstablished Live Rock:\u003c\/b\u003e This is the most important factor. They need a \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"70\"\u003emature tank with plenty of surface area\u003c\/b\u003e for algae growth. They will not thrive in a \"sterile\" or brand-new aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOxygenation:\u003c\/b\u003e They naturally inhabit high-energy surge zones, so they appreciate \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"80\"\u003estrong water movement\u003c\/b\u003e and high oxygen levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eLid:\u003c\/b\u003e Like all blennies, they are \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"33\"\u003eextraordinary jumpers\u003c\/b\u003e. A tight-fitting lid is essential to prevent them from \"skipping\" right out of the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-path-to-node=\"15\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"16\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"16\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWhy Choose the Red-spotted Blenny?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"17\"\u003eThe Red-spotted Blenny is a fantastic \"utility\" fish with a unique, exotic look. It provides a level of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"17\" data-index-in-node=\"104\"\u003ealgae maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e that is hard to beat, while its red-on-white pattern adds a sophisticated pop of color to the lower regions of the tank. If you have an established reef with plenty of rockwork and want a hardy, interactive \"character\" fish that earns its keep, the Red-spotted Blenny is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquaristic Online","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45781924085994,"sku":"18675","price":65.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0854\/0866\/files\/Blenny-Red-Spotted.jpg?v=1768207541","url":"https:\/\/www.aquaristiconline.com.au\/products\/blenny-red-spotted-blenniella-chrysospilos","provider":"Aquaristic Online","version":"1.0","type":"link"}