This species is known as
Persian Blenny, Midas Blenny and the correct latin name is
Ecsenius midas. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the
Combtooth Blenny family. (
e) It's origin is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
A peaceful aquarium fish.
Persian Blenny can grow up to 13 cm what is approximately 5 inches. So 1 specimen requires at least 1560cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 241 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are medium. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Persian Blenny fish. (
e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.

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Document modified on Mon Dec 10 10:03:39 UTC 2007
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