Eyebrow Barnacle Blenny

Reefsand Blenny, also known as Myers' Blenny, is a small species of marine fish belonging to the Chaenopsidae family. This species is endemic to the Caribbean Sea, particularly found in the coral reefs around Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean Islands.  The Reefsand Blenny has a slender body with a mottled brown coloration, often with a dark stripe running along its lateral line. It has a small head with a blunt snout and a single continuous dorsal fin. The maximum size of this species is around 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) in length.  The Reefsand Blenny is a bottom-dwelling species that prefers sandy or rubble substrate areas in coral reefs. They are known to be territorial and aggressive towards other blennies and small fish. Their diet primarily consists of small invertebrates and algae.

Reefsand Blennies are omnivores and will eat a variety of foods in the aquarium, including meaty and plant-based foods. Their diet can include frozen or live brine shrimp, mysis shrimp, finely chopped seafood, and algae-based foods. They also graze on microalgae and diatoms found on the live rock and sand in the aquarium.

There is currently no known way to determine the sex of Reefsand Blennies.

Breeding and spawning of Reefsand Blennies is rare in captivity and little is known about their breeding habits in the wild.

Reefsand Blennies are generally hardy and resistant to most common aquarium diseases if kept in proper conditions. However, they are susceptible to diseases such as ich if exposed to poor water quality and stress.

The Reefsand Blenny is found in the Western Atlantic Ocean, ranging from Florida and the Bahamas to the Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico.

The Reefsand Blenny is not known to be harmful to humans. However, caution should be exercised when handling them as they have sharp teeth and can bite if provoked. They are also known to jump out of open aquariums, so a tight-fitting lid is recommended.

When introducing Reefsand Blennies to a new aquarium, it is important to acclimate them slowly to the new water conditions. This can be done by floating the bag with the fish in the aquarium for about 30 minutes to equalize the water temperature, and then slowly adding small amounts of the aquarium water to the bag over the course of an hour or two to acclimate the fish to the new water chemistry.

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