Sabortooth Blenny
(Plagiotremus azaleus)
Plagiotremus Blennies should be added to well established aquariums with rock work for perching, hiding and grazing. They are hardy, active and can be a bit aggressive and territorial towards smaller, less aggressive tank mates. Plagiotremus Blennies are often found in areas of lagoons, seaward reefs. Provide a diet rich in meaty foods. Plagiotremus Blennies may pick at small fish or crustaceans. 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 Sabortooth Blenny is not commonly seen in the aquarium trade. Sabortooth Blennies have beautifully colored brown, yellow and white stripes and a white belly. The dorsal fin is black with blue to white outer margins. Sabortooth Blenny can grow to almost 4".
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
- Care: Moderate
- Behavior: Agressive
- Diet: Frozen Food Herbivore Live Food
- Habitat: Reef
- Light: Medium