yesterday i bought what i thought was a Canary blenny. it turns out that it is infact a yellowtail fang blenny. i tried to find some good info on them but came up unsuccessful. if anyone has had experience with them your input would be appreciated.
Fang Blenny
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do a google search for meiacanthus atrodorsalis...loads of info on the first page of results.
Meiacanthus atrodorsalis (yellowtail fang blenny)
Meiacanthus ovalauensis (Canary blenny)
Two different fish in comparison to visual appearance...Ensure corrrect species before researching info....
Meiacanthus atrodorsalis (yellowtail fang blenny)
Meiacanthus ovalauensis (Canary blenny)
Two different fish in comparison to visual appearance...Ensure corrrect species before researching info....
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I'm reading now about a "canary fang blenny". Link: http://www.marinedepotlive.com/ps_V..._Fang_Blenny_OS~vendor~Marine_Depot_Live.html
looks like people are using the name interchangably online...canary blenny or canary fang tooth blenny.
According to the pics in his other thread, he has Meiacanthus tongaensis (or a lighter morph of M. bundoon. Unfortunately, this is the only photo that is considered "official" of the same yellow-colored fish, which is identified as M. tongaensis). I do believe it is the latter, especially from the intensity of the yellow coloration.
Like their relatives, they feed on fine zooplankton, as well as benthic invertebrates (copepods and the like). They also have quite fast metabolisms and need to be fed frequently--that is, if you can get them to eat. Older, more established tanks suit them better, along with an intensive, varied feeding regimen.
Like their relatives, they feed on fine zooplankton, as well as benthic invertebrates (copepods and the like). They also have quite fast metabolisms and need to be fed frequently--that is, if you can get them to eat. Older, more established tanks suit them better, along with an intensive, varied feeding regimen.
According to the pics in his other thread, he has Meiacanthus tongaensis (or a lighter morph of M. bundoon. Unfortunately, this is the only photo that is considered "official" of the same yellow-colored fish, which is identified as M. tongaensis). I do believe it is the latter, especially from the intensity of the yellow coloration.
Like their relatives, they feed on fine zooplankton, as well as benthic invertebrates (copepods and the like). They also have quite fast metabolisms and need to be fed frequently--that is, if you can get them to eat. Older, more established tanks suit them better, along with an intensive, varied feeding regimen.
LOL.....the plot thickens....we now have three fish in the equation....shall we go for a fourth?????
Any more for anymore......Roll up Roll up.....
According to the pics in his other thread, he has Meiacanthus tongaensis (or a lighter morph of M. bundoon. Unfortunately, this is the only photo that is considered "official" of the same yellow-colored fish, which is identified as M. tongaensis). I do believe it is the latter, especially from the intensity of the yellow coloration.
Like their relatives, they feed on fine zooplankton, as well as benthic invertebrates (copepods and the like). They also have quite fast metabolisms and need to be fed frequently--that is, if you can get them to eat. Older, more established tanks suit them better, along with an intensive, varied feeding regimen.
Agreed.......