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Emblemaria pandionis

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Emblemaria pandionis

Common name: Tube blenny fish. This fish has an elongated brown body.

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Delivery price Europe
Fixed price €29 - Offered starting from €249 of living*
Minimum order amount for live products
50€ excluding shipping costs. For the well-being of the animals, do not make them travel alone.
Maintenance
Easy
Temperament
Peaceful
Food
Omnivore
Reef compatibility
Recommended
Recommended number
Unitary
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Maximum size
10 cm

(10 centimeters)
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Reproduction
Impossible
Package information for the winter period
A hole is made in the cardboard to supply the chemical heater with oxygen.

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Emblemaria pandionis: a small, discreet and fascinating blenny

The Emblemaria pandionis is a small fish from the Chaenopsidae family, native to the tropical waters of the Western Atlantic. Also known as the crested blenny or pandionis blenny, this small reef fish is still not very common in home aquariums, but it captivates with its fascinating behavior and discreet appearance.

This blenny adopts a very particular lifestyle: it lives in the empty tubes of sedentary worms or rock crevices, with only its head protruding to watch for prey. It is a shy fish and not very mobile, making it quite compatible with aquariums populated with other peaceful species. It is never aggressive towards its peers, except during the breeding period, when males may defend their territory.

Maintenance conditions in a reef aquarium

For optimal maintenance, the Emblemaria pandionis should be introduced into a reef aquarium of at least 100 liters, equipped with plenty of live rocks and natural hiding places. This fish prefers calm environments, where it can observe and feed without being disturbed.

Behavior and cohabitation

This small fish is ideal in a community aquarium with other peaceful reef species. Care should be taken to avoid overly active or aggressive companions, which could stress it and deprive it of food. Often stationed in its refuge, it only comes out to catch prey or explore nearby.

In the presence of several males, ensure to provide multiple well-spaced hiding places to prevent territorial conflicts.

Feeding the Emblemaria pandionis blenny

The Emblemaria pandionis is an opportunistic carnivore, feeding on small planktonic organisms and microfauna. In an aquarium, it readily accepts:

  • Defrosted Artemia
  • Mysis
  • Fish eggs
  • Live micro-prey such as copepods

It is important to distribute the food in small quantities but several times a day, to respect its natural feeding behavior and ensure it can eat before faster fish take over.

An original choice for enthusiasts

Little known to the general public, the Emblemaria pandionis is nonetheless an excellent reef fish for curious and passionate aquarists. Its discretion, easy maintenance, and unique behavior make it an astute choice to enrich your fish population with a touch of originality.

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