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Leopard Blenny
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Leopard Blenny

Exallias brevis

The Leopard Blenny Exallias brevis has a large oblong shaped body with a long dorsal fin that tapers down to its smaller caudal tail. This marine fish goes by a number of different names including Pink Spotted Blenny, Short Bodied Blenny, Leopard Rockskipper, Shortbodied Blenny, Sailfin Blenny, and
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Compatibility at a Glance

Not reef compatible — avoid with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Leopard Blenny is not considered reef safe — it is likely to eat or damage corals and/or ornamental invertebrates and belongs in a fish-only system.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
peaceful
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
30 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
obligate corallivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility