Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny

Ekemblemaria Blennies should be added to well established aquariums. Rock work should be provided for perching, hiding and grazing. They are typically found in the coastal shallows, prefer sandy or weedy bottoms and can be seen hiding in empty barnacles and tubes. Ekemblemaria Blennies are considered to be peaceful however, can become aggressive to other fish resembling their shape. May pick at benthic species if not provided ample food sources. Provide a diet of enriched meaty foods along with algae based foods. Most Blennies lack or have very small swim bladders. Be sure to provide an aquarium with a tight fitting lid as Blennies may jump.

The Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny is also known as the Tube or Reefsand Blenny. Occasionally seen in the aquarium trade. Eyebrow Barnacle Blennies are a tan to dark brown coloration but does vary a bit. They have anywhere from 10 -12 darker brown bars and a brown ocellated spot on its gill cover. Eyebrow Barnacle Blennies can grow to almost 3".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 30 gallons or larger for this species.

Water conditions: Salinity 1.020 - 1.025, Temp (F) 72 - 78, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Alkalinity 8 - 12 dKH