Parablennius incognitus

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Facts
Latin name Parablennius incognitus
Local name Mystery blenny
Family Blenniidae - Parablennius
Origin West Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea
Max length 6 cm (2.4")
As aquarium fish
Minimum volume 300 l (79 gal)
Hardiness Average
Suitable for aquarium Suitable with care
Reef safe Often reef safe
Aggressiveness Might be aggressive towards other species
Feed
Recommended Microalgea (Eg. spirulina)
Mostly Zooplankton (Cyclops, pods...)
Beware of
Eats only algae from glass and rocks

This species only eats algae from rocks and glass. There must therefore be enough algae growth so it can find its own food.

Some aquarists have trained it to accept dry foods, but it is not something one should count on.

Keep in mind
Thrive best on their own

These fish flourish better without other members of the same species in the aquarium.

Descriptions and further reading
Family description (Blenniidae)

There are many differences within the Toothcomb Blennies family, some eat algae whilst others eat zooplankton. There are many families of Blennies, this is merely one of them.

What they have in common are their oblong shape and long dorsal fin. Some species have small "legs" used to move around the bottom.

These Blennies do not normally get very big and are therefore a good choice for both small and large aquaria. They are not often very colorful, but many have a fun personality which many aquarists fall for.

The species of the families Aspidontus and Plagiotremus imitate Cleaner Wrasses and can therefore be difficult to identify.

References and further reading

About references

Jeff Kurtz. 2007. Combtooth Blennies: Bewitching Bottom Dwellers - Tropical Fish Hobbyist - (English)
Scott W. Michael. Reef Aquarium Fishes: 500+ Essential-to-know Species - TFH Publications / Microcosm Ltd. - (English)
Bob Fenner. The True/Combtooth Blennies, Family Blenniidae - Wet Web Media - (English)
Bob Fenner. Blennioids: Blennies and Blenny-Like Fishes - Wet Web Media - (English)