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African Midas Blenny
Ecsenius midas
The African Midas blenny is an elegant, bright coloured and interesting fish to watch as well as being easy to keep in the marine aquarium. It will spend most of its time with its body tucked away in a hole watching the world go by. Can be kept in groups in a larger aquarium.
It requires a tank of 90 litres or more with plenty of rock work to perch on and hiding places. The Midas blenny is reef compatible and won't touch shrimps, sponges, corals or clams. This Blenny is not a fussy eater and can be fed an assortment of foods including, flake, frozen foods and algae.
This fish is a jumper, so should only be kept in a covered aquarium.
Approximate Purchase Size: Large 6cm - 8cm
Due to variations within each species, your aquatic life may not look identical to the image provided.
Fish Statistics
- Minimum Tank Size:
- 90 litres
- Diet:
- Herbivore
- Origin:
- Africa
- Temp (C):
- 22-26 C
- Max Size:
- 10cm
- Family:
- Blenniidae
- Reef Compatible:
- Yes
- Temperament:
- Peaceful
- pH:
- 8.1 - 8.4
- Salinity:
- 1.020-1.025
- Care Level:
- Easy
- Compatibility:
- See Tank Mates Chart below
Buy African Midas Blenny
Large 6 - 8cm
- 1 or more items - £18.00
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Tank Mates
We recommend pairing your African Midas Blenny with these other fish: