Barnacle Blenny | Acanthemblemaria macrospilus

Barnacle Blenny | Acanthemblemaria macrospilusBarnacle Blenny Acanthemblemaria macrospilus The Barnacle Blenny Acanthemblemaria macrospilus makes a great addition to your reef or fish only tank. Hyper active, their continuous movement makes them fun to keep. They love to host in empty barnacle shells or other tubes. Minimum 10 gal tank.

One of the rarest fish in the hobby

especially when first introduced to the aquarium

If you've been wanting one

the tentacles may appear stringy

and hard shelled shrimp to help wear down their ever growing teeth

and thus can be more readily mixed with other angels in a large system

so it is a great choice for the large home sytem (240 gal min)

The tail takes on a lyre shape and two yellow patches appear at the peduncle spines near the tail

haetodontoplus melanosoma This species is often quite shy when first introduced to the aquarium and should be provided with plenty of suitable hiding places

It will also require the addition of calcium

It begins to transform into adult coloration at a relatively small size (~ 2 1/2 inches)

even other angels