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Green Canary Blenny
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Green Canary Blenny

Meiacanthus tongaensis

Similar in appearance to Meiacanthus oualanensis, the breathtaking Green Canary Blenny (Meiacanthus tongaensis) features a bright green head with a black stripe running down its dorsal fin. Even more fascinating to watch is its ability to "hover" in the water while it swims, moving around the reef a
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Coral compatible — can be kept with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Green Canary Blenny is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
omnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility