Ecsenius bicolor – Bicolor Blenny

The Ecsenius bicolor, also known as the Bicolor Blenny, is a popular and lively bottom-dwelling fish for marine aquariums. This small, characterful fish is known for its striking two-toned...

The Ecsenius bicolor, also known as the Bicolor Blenny, is a popular and lively bottom-dwelling fish for marine aquariums. This small, characterful fish is known for its striking two-tone body: a dark brown to blue-black front and a bright orange or yellow back.

The Bicolor Blenny is a real personality in the aquarium. It brings a lot of life to the tank with its amusing behavior and curious nature. It usually stays in rock crevices or perches on a vantage point to survey its territory.

This species also helps control algae, as it regularly nibbles at algae on the rocks and glass.

Care

• Food : Algae, spirulina, vegetable flakes or pellets, possibly supplemented with small animal food.
• Behavior : Peaceful, but can be territorial toward conspecifics or other blennies.
• Minimum aquarium size: 100 liters
• Temperature : 24–26 °C
• Origin : Indian Ocean, Red Sea and western Pacific Ocean

The Ecsenius bicolor is ideal for both beginning and experienced marine aquarists who want to add an active and colorful resident to their reef