Lawnmower blenny size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 4 Salarias species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Breastspot Blenny) to 15 cm (Seram blenny).

Lawnmower blenny tank size: what is the minimum?

A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.

Lawnmower 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).

Lawnmower blenny tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Tomato clownfish, Lemonpeel angelfish, and Bicolor angelfish.

Lawnmower blenny depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 0 to 8 m down. Close to most Salarias on LumaReef (1–10 m).

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Lawnmower blenny

Salarias fasciatus

It hops rather than swims, bouncing rock to rock scraping algae.

The Lawnmower blenny (Salarias fasciatus) is a tropical marine fish of the family Blenniidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 0 and 8 m deep. Adults grow to about 12 cm; the largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 120 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 12 cm
Smallest tank: 120 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Moderate

In the aquarium

Temperature23–27 °C

pH7.8–8.5

Temperament: Peaceful
Diet: Herbivore
Activity: Moderate
Water layer: Bottom
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 litresToo small
Wide120 cm · 300 litres21 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres46 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres85 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres102 of them

Who it lives with

Gets along89 species

and 65 more species

Caution1 species

Narrow shared temperature range

Lined seahorse

Not together9 species

Aggressive with peaceful

In the wild

Water type: Marine
Climate zone: Tropical
Habitat: Coral and rocky reefs
Largest on record: 14 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

0 m8 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyBlenniidae
GenusSalarias
SpeciesSalarias fasciatus
Described byBloch, 1786

In other languages

English: Jewelled Blenny
German: Juwelen-Felshüpfer
French: Blennie rayée
Italian: Bavosa fasciata
Russian: Многополосая салария
Japanese: ヤエヤマギンポ
Chinese: 細紋唇齒鳚

Quick answers

Lawnmower blenny size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 14 cm (total length). Record sizes among the 4 Salarias species on LumaReef: 10 cm (Breastspot Blenny) to 15 cm (Seram blenny).
Lawnmower blenny tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 120 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Wide tank or larger.
Lawnmower 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).
Lawnmower blenny tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 89 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Tomato clownfish, Lemonpeel angelfish, and Bicolor angelfish.
Lawnmower blenny: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Lawnmower blenny and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Lawnmower blenny depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 0 to 8 m down. Close to most Salarias on LumaReef (1–10 m).