Rhino Blenny ( Paraclinus marmoratus )
RHINO BLENNY (MARBLED
or SEAWEED BLENNY) Family: Labrisomidae) Suborder: Blennioidea (Paraclinus
marmoratus) (formerly Parablennius marmoreus) Steindachner, 1876
Not many places sell these VERY cool blennies! Get yours while they are still in season!
These guys live near seagrass beds and coral reefs and have a unique look about them with the male having at extended
dorsal fin near the head area.
The Rhino Blenny is a mottling of tan and white with brown accents. Males have an extended
"rhino-like" horn behind the head which is an extension of the front of the dorsal fin. Females lack this
feature, but have the same cool personality!
They are reef safe, cleaning algae off of corals and rocks. Some have seen them nipping
at stony corals and clam mantles, but it is possible they were just eating algae that was starting to form. Other blennies
may fight also, so please monitor closely unless tank is larger, over 75 gallons. Other fish that are algae eaters
that look similar, or smaller fish that enter their territory will be met with swift punishment.
Feed
several times a day a diet rich with spirulina. Foods with vegetable matter need to be fed to supplement their diet,
even a tank that has a good supply of algae. If there is not enough algae they will slowly starve. This great
little "janitor" is peaceful, except with others of the same genus unless a mated pair.
Temperature:
74 - 80F PH: 8.0 to 8.4 Salinity: 1.023 to 1.025 Minimum
tank size: 55 gallons (with plenty of algae) Tank Mates:
Any Reef Safe: YES Max Size: 4"
Item #BleenyRH
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