Goldentail Comb-tooth Blenny

Enchelyurus flavipes

Description:
A dark blue blenny with a bright yellow tail.

Natural Ecology:
Enchelyurus flavipes can be seen nibbling on algae in the aquarium. It is omnivorous.

Indigenous To:
These blennies naturally occur in the Pacific. Little is known about this species other than its occurrence in Bali.

Behavior:
This species usually ignores other species and is considered a harmless herbivore.

Compatability:
Usually ignores corals and most invertebrates.

Food:
Proaquatix specimens have been weaned to take aquarium pellets and flakes. Frozen foods will be readily accepted. A diet with algal components is recommended as a supplement if algae is absent from the aquarium.

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Max Size: 4 inches.

Proaquatix Market Sizes:
small (1.0 to 1.5 inches), medium (1.5 to 2.0 inches), and large (2.0 inches or more).

Habitat Zone: Unknown.

Depth: not described.

Considerations: Enchelyurus flavipes is a good candidate for beginner aquarists with moderately sized tanks (20 gallons) because they are hardy and ignores other species.

Hardiness: Proaquatix specimens are well adapted to captivity.

Min. Aquarium Size: 15 gallons.

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