Jewelled Rockskipper Blenny
Salarias fasciatus
What you need to keep a Jewelled Rockskipper Blenny
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Seachem Reef Carbonate
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Seachem Ammonia Alert
R267
Seachem Reef Iron
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Seachem Reef Phosphorus
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pH
8.1–8.4
Temperature
24–27 °C
Max size
13 cm
Min tank
150 L
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Overview
What to know before you buy.
A comical algae-grazing blenny that perches on rockwork. Needs a mature tank with a real film-algae supply, or it will starve on prepared food alone.
Care guide
Keeping Jewelled Rockskipper Blenny healthy in a South African setup.
Tank setup
A minimum 150L aquarium suits Jewelled Rockskipper Blenny. Use robust décor and sight breaks so each fish can hold its own space.
Water parameters
Keep pH 8.1–8.4 and 24–27°C. Stable parameters matter more than chasing perfect numbers; acclimate new arrivals slowly.
Feeding
Herbivore — film algae, nori. Feed small amounts it clears in a couple of minutes, and vary the diet.
Behaviour
Peaceful; territorial with other blennies. Watch it at feeding time and at lights-out to see its real temperament in your tank.
Tankmates
Choose robust tankmates of similar size, and nothing small enough to be eaten. Add Jewelled Rockskipper Blenny last so territories reset.
Breeding
Breeding success with Jewelled Rockskipper Blenny depends on the line and water chemistry; ask your shop about proven pairs.
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