Allen's Combtooth Blenny
NameAllen's Combtooth Blenny
Scientific NameEcsenius alleni
Common NamesAllen's Combtooth Blenny, Allen's Blenny
FamilyBlenniidae
OriginWestern Pacific Ocean, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietomnivore
Care Levelbeginner
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)10
Max Size (Inches)2.5
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesClownfish, Gobies, Cardinalfish, Small Wrasses, Damsels (peaceful species), Other peaceful reef-safe fish
Description
The Allen's Combtooth Blenny is a small, peaceful saltwater fish known for its distinctive comb-like teeth used for grazing algae. It features a pale body with a series of dark spots or bands along its flanks and a prominent dark spot behind its eye. This blenny is an excellent addition to a reef or nano-reef aquarium, where it will spend its time perching on rocks and grazing on microalgae.
