Southern Crested Weedfish

Cristiceps Blennies should be added to well established aquariums. Rock work should be provided for perching, hiding and grazing. Cristiceps Blennies are considered to be peaceful however may pick at benthic species. Cristiceps Blennies hide in their burrows and generally only come out to feed. Provide a balanced diet of algae and some meaty foods for optimal health. Should be housed with peaceful tankmates that allow Cristiceps Blennies to graze. Males may be slightlyly larger and more colorful than females. Cristiceps may display color changes during breeding. 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 Southern Crested Weedfish is also simply known as the Weedfish. Not commonly seen in the aquarium trade Southern Crested Weedfish range in coloration depending on their surroundings but mainly brown, yellow and green. Southern Crested Weedfish can grow to 7".

We recommend a minimum aquarium size of 70 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