Sailfin Blenny
(Emblemaria pandionis)

Description

Sailfin Blenny: Your Vibrant Reef Hole-Dweller!

Add fascinating personality to your marine aquarium with the captivating Sailfin Blenny. These active, territorial fish display unique behaviors and vibrant colours, making them a delightful focal point.

Overview
The Sailfin Blenny (*Emblemaria pandionis*) is a small, scaleless fish renowned for its striking, sail-like dorsal fin, especially prominent in males during displays. Their bodies can range from white to brown or black, often with subtle patterns. These blennies are shy but territorial, preferring to perch in rocky crevices or abandoned wormholes, darting out for food. Observe their charming antics as they peek from their hideaways, adding dynamic life to your healthy aquarium fish collection.

Care Level
Intermediate. While generally peaceful with most tankmates, Sailfin Blennies are highly territorial towards their own kind unless kept in very spacious aquariums with ample hiding spots. They are reef-safe, making them excellent candidates for a diverse marine setup. Provide plenty of live rock to ensure they feel secure and can establish their preferred dwelling.

Tank Essentials
A minimum tank size of 90 litres is recommended for a single Sailfin Blenny, allowing sufficient space for territory and rockwork. Maintain stable water parameters with a pH range of 8.1–8.4 and temperatures between 24–28°C. A secure lid is crucial, as these blennies are known jumpers.

Diet
Sailfin Blennies are primarily carnivorous, eagerly consuming small invertebrates and zooplankton. Offer a varied diet of high-quality frozen foods like mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood, supplemented with marine flakes or pellets. Feed small amounts multiple times daily.

Why Buy From Us
When you buy Sailfin Blenny online from us, you choose quality and responsible sourcing. We prioritise ethical collection and meticulous quarantine procedures to ensure robust, healthy specimens. Our expert team is dedicated to providing superior care, ensuring your new fish arrives in prime condition, ready to thrive in your carefully prepared marine environment.

• Scientific Name: Emblemaria pandionis
• Common Name / Variant: Sailfin Blenny
• Maximum Size: 6 cm
• Origin: Western Atlantic Ocean (Bahamas to Northern South America)
• pH Range: 8.1–8.4
• Temperature: 24–28°C
• Lifespan: 2–5 years
• Swimming Zone: Bottom

Bring the captivating Sailfin Blenny to your reef today!