{"product_id":"jewelled-algae-blenny","title":"Jewelled Algae Blenny","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewelled Algae Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, also known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStarry Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is a fantastic combination of personality, unique coloration and useful algae-grazing behaviour. Its dark brown body is covered in beautiful \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblue-white spots and intricate markings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving it a star-covered appearance that becomes especially impressive under reef lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJewelled Algae Blennies spend much of their day perched on rockwork, keeping a suspicious eye on everything happening around them before hopping off to graze. They use specialized comb-like teeth to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003escrape algae and organic film from rocks and other hard surfaces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them a useful addition to established marine aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThey are generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereef safe and peaceful toward most tankmates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although they can become territorial toward other blennies and similarly shaped fish. Their entertaining behaviour and expressive faces often make them one of the most recognizable personalities in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn established aquarium with plenty of live rock provides both grazing opportunities and places to perch and hide. Although they are excellent algae grazers, they should not be expected to live entirely on nuisance algae. Supplement their diet with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emarine algae, spirulina-based foods and quality herbivore preparations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalarias ramosus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jewelled Algae Blenny \/ Starry Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 5–6”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Primarily Herbivorous\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Tank Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 30+ gallons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✨ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInteresting Fact:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Jewelled Algae Blennies can subtly change their coloration depending on their surroundings and mood, helping them blend into the reef while they perch among the rockwork. They’re essentially a tiny algae-eating gargoyle with googly eyes. 😂\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47335994064950,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0732\/1475\/4870\/files\/03D4024E-BC2D-4092-A159-CB7056AB48F3.webp?v=1787418103","url":"https:\/\/albertanreef.ca\/products\/jewelled-algae-blenny","provider":"Albertan Reef Fish and Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}