Midas blenny size: how big does it get?

Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). The largest of the 7 Ecsenius species on LumaReef (Allen's Combtooth Blenny is the smallest, 3.4 cm).

Midas blenny tank size: what is the minimum?

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

Midas 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).

Midas blenny tank mates: what can it live with?

It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Melanurus wrasse, Exquisite fairy wrasse, and Lawnmower blenny.

Midas blenny depth: how deep does it live?

In the wild, 2 to 40 m down. Deeper than most Ecsenius on LumaReef (1–25 m).

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Midas blenny

Ecsenius midas

It swims eel-like in open water and blends into an anthias school.

The Midas blenny (Ecsenius midas) is a tropical marine fish of the family Blenniidae. It lives on and around reefs, between 2 and 40 m deep. Adults grow to about 12 cm; the largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). In the aquarium it needs a tank at least 75 cm long and water at 23–27 °C.

Size: 12 cm
Smallest tank: 75 cm
Temperature: 23–27 °C
Care: Easy

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 litres13 of them
Wide120 cm · 300 litres23 of them
Living room180 cm · 650 litres50 of them
Showcase250 cm · 1,200 litres92 of them
Gallery300 cm · 1,440 litres110 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: 13 cmtotal length
Aquarium trade: Traded commercially

Depth

surface

2 m40 m

Conservation status

Classification

OrderBlenniiformes
FamilyBlenniidae
GenusEcsenius
SpeciesEcsenius midas

In other languages

English: Midas Combtooth Blenny
German: Goldener Schleimfisch
French: Blennie de Midas
Italian: Bavosa coda a lira
Dutch: Midaskamtandslijmvis
Japanese: ハナダイギンポ

Quick answers

Midas blenny size: how big does it get?: Adults reach about 12 cm. The largest on record measured 13 cm (total length). The largest of the 7 Ecsenius species on LumaReef (Allen's Combtooth Blenny is the smallest, 3.4 cm).
Midas blenny tank size: what is the minimum?: A tank at least 75 cm long. In LumaReef that is the Standard tank or larger.
Midas 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).
Midas blenny tank mates: what can it live with?: It gets along with 56 of the 99 reef species in the catalogue, such as Melanurus wrasse, Exquisite fairy wrasse, and Lawnmower blenny.
Midas blenny: alone or in a group?: It can be kept on its own.
Midas blenny and corals: is it reef safe?: Yes, it leaves corals alone.
Midas blenny depth: how deep does it live?: In the wild, 2 to 40 m down. Deeper than most Ecsenius on LumaReef (1–25 m).