Lawnmower Blenny (Salarias fasciatus)

Lawnmower Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

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Grazes algae off rock and glass. Can starve once the algae is gone, and fights with other blennies.

Adult size
5 in
Smallest tank
30 gal
Keep them in groups of
1+
Temperature
74–82 °F
pH
8–8.4
Food
Herbivore: film algae; nori once it runs out

Gets along with

Easy corals it leaves alone

Care ranges are typical hobby guidance and vary by source and by where the animal came from. Ask your supplier and watch your own tank. Spot a mistake on this page? Let me know.