Forktail Blenny
(Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)

Description

Forktail Blenny: A Dazzling, Reef-Safe Addition to Your Aquarium

Add vibrant personality and captivating swimming to your marine tank with the distinctive Forktail Blenny. This hardy and peaceful fish is a fantastic choice for enthusiasts seeking active, healthy aquarium fish.

Overview

The Forktail Blenny, *Meiacanthus atrodorsalis*, displays a striking gradient of blue-grey on its anterior fading into a brilliant yellow tail. A unique black ‘eyelash’ stripe runs through its eye, complemented by a basal black line along its dorsal fin. Known for its elegant, forked caudal fin with filamentous extensions, this blenny brings a dynamic presence, often hovering in the mid-water column and darting among rockwork.

Care Level

Considered a moderate care level species, the Forktail Blenny is generally hardy and disease-resistant. They are peaceful towards most tankmates, but can show territorial behavior towards other blennies or fish of similar shape. This species is an excellent reef-safe choice, posing no threat to corals or most invertebrates.

Tank Essentials

A minimum tank size of 115 litres is recommended to provide ample swimming space and suitable rockwork for hiding. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH range of 8.0-8.5 and a temperature between 23-29°C. Ensure your aquarium has a secure lid, as these blennies are known jumpers.

Diet

The Forktail Blenny is an omnivore, primarily feeding on zooplankton and small benthic invertebrates in the wild. Offer a varied diet of finely chopped meaty foods like mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, and high-quality marine flakes or pellets.

Why Buy From Us

When you buy Forktail Blenny online from Corais de Vidro, you receive ethically sourced, responsibly quarantined specimens. Our commitment to humane shipping and rigorous health protocols ensures your new marine inhabitant arrives vibrant and ready to thrive in your aquatic ecosystem. Trust us for healthy aquarium fish.

• Scientific Name: Meiacanthus atrodorsalis
• Common Name / Variant: Forktail Blenny / Eyelash Fangblenny
• Maximum Size: 11 cm
• Origin: Western Pacific (e.g., Australia, Philippines, Micronesia)
• pH Range: 8.0–8.5
• Temperature: 23–29°C
• Lifespan: 3–5 years
• Swimming Zone: Mid | Top

Bring the Forktail Blenny’s charm to your aquarium today!