Canary blenny size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 10 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 5 Meiacanthus species on LumaReef: 8.3 cm (Twilight Fangblenny) to 11 cm (Yellowtail Fangblenny).

Canary blenny tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.

Canary blenny water parameters: what does it need?

Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Blenniidae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).

Canary blenny tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Flame wrasse, and Randall's shrimpgoby.

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Canary blenny

Meiacanthus oualanensis

It never perches, drifting all day, fearless thanks to venomous fangs.

The Canary blenny (Meiacanthus oualanensis) is a tropical marine fish of the family Blenniidae. It lives on and around reefs. Adults grow to about 9 cm; the largest on record measured 10 cm (standard length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 9 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Omnivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Mid water
Group: Lives on its own
Coral: Reef safe

These values are compiled from real species data, and the LumaReef simulation is built to keep them true to life.

Which tank it fits

Nano60 cm · 65 litresToo small
Standard90 cm · 180 litres18 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres30 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres65 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres120 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres144 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along56 species

and 32 more species

Caution43 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 10 cmstandard length, tail fin excluded

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyBlenniidae
GenusMeiacanthus
SpeciesMeiacanthus oualanensis

In other languages

English: Canary Fangblenny
Spanish: Blenio Canario

Quick answers

Canary blenny size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 9 cm. The largest on record measured 10 cm (standard length). Record sizes among the 5 Meiacanthus species on LumaReef: 8.3 cm (Twilight Fangblenny) to 11 cm (Yellowtail Fangblenny).
Canary blenny tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Canary blenny water parameters: what does it need?: Temperature 23–27 °C, pH 7.8–8.5. Close to what most Blenniidae on LumaReef need (23–27 °C).
Canary blenny tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Pink skunk clownfish, Flame wrasse, and Randall's shrimpgoby.
Canary blenny: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Canary blenny and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.