Midas Blenny – Live Aquaria
The Midas Blenny is an excellent candidate for a reef tank. It is a beautiful, deep golden-yellow with a shadow of blue under the chin and bright, blue-rimmed eyes. When swimming, the motion they use is very eel-like.
This blenny will appreciate a minimum tank of 30 gallons or larger with numerous rocks on which to perch. Sometimes, the Midas Blenny will vex small planktivores and has been known to nip at firefish and gobies. Larger tanks are advantageous as many of the Midas Blenny’s aggressive behavior traits seem to relate to a confining tank situation.
Unlike most blennies, the Midas Blenny requires a meaty diet including finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis and vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, along with frozen herbivorous preparations, micro and blue-green algae.
| Specifications |
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| Species: Midas Blenny |
| Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons |
| Water Temperature: 72–78°F |
| Diet: Meaty, including mysis, brine shrimp, crustacean flesh, algae |
| Behavior: Eel-like movement, may nip at small fish |
FAQ
What is the ideal tank size for a Midas Blenny?
A minimum tank size of 30 gallons is recommended, with larger tanks being preferable to reduce aggressive behavior.
What kind of diet does the Midas Blenny require?
It requires a meaty diet including finely chopped crustacean flesh, mysis, vitamin-enriched brine shrimp, and frozen herbivorous preparations such as micro and blue-green algae.
Is the Midas Blenny compatible with other reef fish?
It may nip at small planktivores like firefish and gobies, so it is not recommended for tanks with small, slow-moving fish.
Charles Miller –
The Midas Blenny is a striking addition to my 55-gallon reef tank. Its golden-yellow color and blue-rimmed eyes stand out beautifully. I feed it mysis and brine shrimp daily, and it’s active and curious. It does occasionally chase small fish, so I’ve kept it away from firefish. Overall, a great choice for a visually appealing and active blenny.
Neil Brown –
I’ve had the Midas Blenny for three months now. It’s very active and loves to perch on the rock walls. I noticed it became more calm in a larger tank, which I appreciate. Feeding it a mix of mysis and algae is essential—without it, it doesn’t thrive.
Megan Piper –
The blenny looks stunning and moves smoothly through the water. However, it did nip at a small goby I had. I’ve since removed that fish and now keep it in a larger tank with plenty of hiding spots. It’s not aggressive by nature, but space matters.