Saltwater
Convict blenny
Pholidichthys leucotaenia
Pholidichthyidae
Facts
Characteristics
- Length
- Up to 34 cm
- Body shape
- Elongated
Care
- Group
- Missing
- Smallest aquarium
- 943 liters
- Diet
- Missing
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Behavior
Water values
Smallest tank
Range
Native
Lives wild in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, and Solomon Islands.
More about the species
Description
Inhabits shallow lagoon and coastal reefs. Forms schools that are often found under ledges or around coral heads. Swim in tight formation to look like a single large body. Juveniles resemble the venomous striped catfish Plotosus lineatus. Adults live secretively in reefs and have a barred or spotted color pattern.
Other names
Other scientific names
- Brotulophis argentistriatus
- Pholidichthys leucotaeinea
In other languages
- Fangedragtsslimfisk
- Vankiluikero
Articles
All articles
How to add new fish4 min read
From the store to the tank: how to get the fish used to your water, why you should add only a few at a time, and what to watch for in the first few days.
Quarantine for new fish3 min read
Why new fish should live in a tank of their own for a few weeks before they move in, what you need, and what to look for.
From freshwater to saltwater3 min read
What is different in a saltwater aquarium: salt, refractometer, live rock and corals. An introduction for anyone thinking of giving it a try.