Scalyfin Threefin
NameScalyfin Threefin
Scientific NameNorfolkia brachylepis
Common NamesScalyfin Threefin, Scalyfin Triplefin
FamilyTripterygiidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Australia, New Caledonia, Fiji, Tonga
Temperamentpeaceful
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)20
Max Size (Inches)2
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesPeaceful gobies, Small blennies (non-competing), Clownfish, Small wrasses, Most corals, Invertebrates
Description
The Scalyfin Threefin is a small, cryptic blenny native to the Indo-Pacific, often found camouflaged among corals and rocks in shallow reef environments. This species is a carnivore, primarily feeding on small benthic invertebrates and zooplankton. It is generally peaceful but can be territorial with conspecifics.
