Description
Overview:
The Monocle Blenny is a small, vibrant marine fish distinguished by its unique eye-like spot (“monocle”) on each side of its body. Peaceful and active, it is an excellent algae grazer and adds personality to reef and community aquariums.
Origin:
Native to the Indo-Pacific region, including Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia.
Feeding:
Omnivorous — thrives on algae-based foods, high-quality marine flakes or pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood.
Tank Mates:
Ideal for peaceful reef and community tanks, compatible with gobies, clownfish, damselfish, and other non-aggressive species.
Aggression:
Very peaceful, though may show mild territorial behavior toward other blennies in confined spaces.
Experience Level:
Suitable for beginner to intermediate aquarists, due to its hardy nature and simple care requirements.
Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 72–78°F (22–26°C)
- pH: 8.1–8.4
- Salinity: 1.020–1.025
- Minimum Tank Size: 30+ gallons
Colorful, hardy, and reef-safe, the Monocle Blenny is a charming addition that helps control algae in community marine aquariums.
DX courier delivery is £20 per livestock order.
Delivery is scheduled for your selected delivery date and typically arrives before 1pm.
There is no minimum or maximum order value.
Additional information:
- In-stock livestock orders will be processed and dispatched for delivery on the date selected on the cart/basket page.
- Available delivery days are Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
- If any stock issues affect your chosen delivery date, we will contact you as soon as possible by email or telephone.
- Shipping for dry goods is charged separately from livestock delivery. Dry goods are dispatched according to our standard delivery policy.
- All livestock remains covered by our 7-day guarantee.