Striped Poison-Fang Blenny

Meiacanthus grammistes

The Rattlesnake Blenny (4.5 inches / 11 cm). Looks cute, but has two massive hollow fangs in its lower jaw filled with potent venom.

Family: Blenniidae
Origin: Pacifico Occidentale
Tank use: Used in 0 tanks

Temperature

24 °C - 28 °C

8.1 - 8.4

Water type

Freshwater

Tank level

Bottom and middle

Adult size

11 cm

Care and observations

The Predator's Regret: They swim out in the open fearlessly because predators know better. If a larger fish tries to eat them, they bite the inside of the predator's mouth and inject venom. The predator violently spits them out. Do not hand-feed them, a bite feels like a hornet sting.

Fish profile

Tank level: Bottom and middle
Adult size: 11 cm
GH: 15 dGH - 25 dGH
KH: n/a
TDS: n/a
Conductivity: n/a

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