{"product_id":"tiger-blenny","title":"Tiger Blenny | Ecsenius tigris","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Tiger Blenny is a charming little Australian reef fish, full of personality despite its tiny size. It perches on the rockwork peering about with big, independent eyes, then darts out to graze film algae. Reaching only around 5 cm, it is a peaceful, reef-friendly choice for nano and small reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNatural Habitat\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEndemic to the reefs of northern and Western Australia, the Tiger Blenny lives among coral rubble and rock where it grazes algae and shelters in small holes. Recreating this means providing plenty of mature live rock with natural algae films, small crevices for retreat and a settled, established system. It appreciates gentle to moderate flow and stable conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAppearance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis blenny has a slender, tapering body patterned with darker bars and mottling over a pale to golden base, and the large, expressive eyes typical of the Ecsenius genus. Some specimens show a warm golden cast. A healthy blenny is bright-eyed, alert and quick to perch and graze, with a well-filled belly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTemperament and Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eTemperament is peaceful, though it can be territorial towards other blennies or fish of similar shape and habit. It is best kept as the only blenny in a small tank, or with generous space and rockwork if more than one is attempted. It ignores most unrelated tankmates and makes an easy-going community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding centres on algae. It grazes film and filamentous algae from the rock, and should be supplemented with dried marine algae, spirulina-based flakes and quality herbivore preparations. It will also take small meaty foods such as cyclops and finely chopped mysis. A mature tank with natural algae growth suits it best.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eProvide a minimum aquarium of 75 L with plenty of live rock. Maintain temperature at 24–26°C, pH 8.1–8.4 and salinity around 1.020–1.026. Stable water quality and an established system with grazing surfaces are the keys to success. This species is reef safe, although like many blennies it may occasionally nip at coral polyps or clam mantles, particularly if underfed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eBreeding\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBreeding is not commonly achieved in the home aquarium. Blennies lay demersal eggs in a crevice guarded by the male, but raising the tiny larvae requires specialised planktonic feeding beyond most home setups. For hobbyists, the focus should be on providing good grazing, stable water and low stress.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecies Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eScientific Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEcsenius tigris\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTiger Blenny (Golden Tiger Blenny)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEndemic to Australian reefs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAround 5 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLifespan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2–4 years with good care\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperament\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePeaceful; territorial to other blennies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e75 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 L or larger\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDiet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMainly herbivore; film and marine algae, plus small meaty foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater Temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e24–26°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGH Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable for marine fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSalinity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.020–1.026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEstablished nano and small reef aquariums\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReef safe (may occasionally nip corals)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlant Safe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot applicable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSuitable Tank Mates\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include clownfish, small gobies, dartfish, chromis, peaceful wrasses and other easy-going nano reef fish of differing shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAvoid Keeping With\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvoid keeping with other blennies in small tanks, and with large aggressive or predatory fish that will bully or eat it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","offers":[{"title":"Small (1-5cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234121859363,"sku":"AA2076-S","price":215.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium (5-10cm) \/ Australian Caught","offer_id":55234121892131,"sku":"AA2076","price":250.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/tiger-blenny-43090642403619.webp?v=1790305845","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/tiger-blenny","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}