Blenny: Midas

Ecsenius midas

The Midas Blenny is an excellent candidate for a reef tank. It is a beautiful, deep golden-yellow with a shadow of blue under the chin and bright, blue-rimmed eyes. When swimming, the motion they use is very eel-like.

Size and Lifespan

Midas Blenny grow up to be about 6 inches and can live between 5-10 years with proper care.

Tank Size and Requirements

An aquarium of at least 30 gallons is recommended to provide ample swimming space and perching room. Midas Blenny are generally peaceful and make good tank mates with other peaceful, non-predatory fish of similar size and temperament. They are territorial, so keeping only one per tank, or ensuring ample hiding spots if keeping more than one, is important.

Diet

Midas Blenny are carnivorous fish that thrive on a varied diet of meaty foods like zooplankton and crustaceans. They are also known to be cleaner fish, removing parasites from other fish and sometimes scavenging on dead food. In captivity, they readily accept a wide variety of foods, including live and frozen foods.