Starry Blenny

Starry Blenny

Salarias fuscus

Origin: Indo-Pacific – Indonesia, Philippines, Great Barrier Reef

Size: Up to 8 cm

Reef Compatibility:

• Small Fish Safe: ✅ Yes
• Invert Safe: ✅ Yes
• Coral Safe: ✅ Yes

Diet: Herbivore – grazes on algae on rocks and glass; accepts nori, spirulina, and prepared herbivore foods.

Care Level: Easy – hardy and well-suited to established reef aquariums.

Aggression: Peaceful – may defend a small territory against other blennies but generally compatible with most reef fish.

Captive-Bred Available: ❌ No

Notes:

The Starry Blenny is a colourful, active blenny with a speckled “starry” pattern across its body. It spends most of its time grazing and hopping across rocks, helping control algae growth in the aquarium. Requires a reef with live rock for grazing and hiding.

Why We Like It:

Vibrant, hardy, and full of personality, the Starry Blenny adds both charm and ecological benefit to the reef. Its constant activity and unique pattern make it a visually appealing and functional addition to any reef tank.