Slender Snake Blenny
NameSlender Snake Blenny
Scientific NameXiphasia setifer
Common NamesSlender Snake Blenny, Hairtail Blenny, Snake Blenny
FamilyBlenniidae
OriginIndo-Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)20
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesTangs, Clownfish, Damselfish (non-aggressive types), Hawkfish, Gobies (non-burrowing types)
Description
The Slender Snake Blenny is a unique marine fish characterized by its extremely elongated, snake-like body and a distinctive white stripe along its dorsal side. It is a burrowing species, often found with only its head protruding from sandy substrates. This blenny requires a deep sand bed and can be territorial towards similar-looking fish.
