Harptail Blenny
Meiacanthus mossambicus
Original price was: $78.99.$41.99Current price is: $41.99.
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| In Stock | 2 - 3" - Africa | Original price was: $78.99.$41.99Current price is: $41.99. |
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| Out of Stock | 2" or smaller - Africa | Original price was: $63.99.$33.99Current price is: $33.99. | Email me |
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| Care Level | Easy |
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| Temperament | Peaceful |
| Reef Safe | Yes |
| Functional Benefit | Ornamental Only |
| Diet Type | Omnivore |
| Mininum Tank Size | 30 gallons |
| Max Size | 4 inches |
| Temperature | 72–78°F |
| pH Range | 8.1–8.4 |
| Specific Gravity | 1.022–1.025 |
The Harptail Blenny (Meiacanthus mossambicus) is a small fang blenny with a deep golden-yellow body, a dark dorsal fin, and a subtle green cast near the eye. In the aquarium it spends much of the day working along live rock, pecking at tiny crustaceans between scheduled feedings.
What You’ll Observe:
- Short, quick dashes from perch to perch along the rockwork
- Regular “picking” behavior as it searches surfaces and crevices
- Increased activity at feeding time, often staying in the open longer
- A consistent favorite hangout spot it returns to throughout the day
Provide plenty of live rock with cracks and ledges so it can graze naturally and settle in quickly. Feed a varied mix of meaty foods plus some herbivore-style foods in small portions across the day to match its active foraging style.
Will it eat enough just by picking at the rocks?
It will graze all day, but it does best when that grazing is paired with regular feedings.
How do I get it to take frozen or pellets reliably?
Offer smaller particle foods first (like finely chopped meaty options), then mix in pellets once it’s rushing out for food.
Is it normal if it disappears into the rockwork at first?
Yes—many settle in by choosing one or two caves and gradually spend more time out in the open.
Do fang blennies bite during tank maintenance?
They’re usually hands-off with people, but give it space and move slowly when working near its favorite ledge.
Do Harptail Blennies jump?
They can launch when startled, so a snug lid or mesh top helps keep them in the tank.
Each fish is checked for strong appetite and activity before we approve it for your tank.
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