Fishician®Diet
Omnivore – marine pellets, frozen brine shrimp, mysis, microalgae
Aquarium species profile
Midas Blenny
Ecsenius midas · Indo-Pacific (Red Sea, Indian Ocean to Pacific)
Minimum tank30 gal
Adult size5"
Care levelEasy
TemperamentPeaceful
Temperature72–82°F
pH range8.1–8.4
Compatible tank mates
Most peaceful reef fish; good community fish
Tank mates to avoid
Other blennies (territorial), fish with similar elongated shape
Care notes
Golden-yellow coloration that can shift to blue-purple. Mimics Lyretail Anthias in the wild. Perches on rockwork and substrate. Hardy reef resident.
Check the whole aquarium. Tank size alone does not establish compatibility. Confirm adult size, water overlap, social grouping, territory, diet, and the individual animals before stocking.