{"product_id":"black-combtooth-blenny","title":"Black Combtooth Blenny","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Black Combtooth Blenny\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black Combtooth Blenny is a distinctive marine fish recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003edark brown to charcoal-black body and pale yellowish tail\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has an elongated body and expressive face, giving it plenty of personality in the aquarium. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other combtooth blennies, it has specialised \u003cstrong\u003ecomb-like teeth\u003c\/strong\u003e that allow it to graze algae and biofilm from rock surfaces. It spends much of its time perched on corals, rocks and other structures before darting into a crevice when disturbed. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlack Combtooth Blennies are generally peaceful and make excellent additions to established reef aquariums. They can become territorial towards other blennies, particularly those competing for similar areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature aquarium with plenty of live rock and natural algae growth is ideal. Supplement natural grazing with algae-based foods, Spirulina and marine vegetable preparations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEcsenius namiyei\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black Combtooth Blenny \/ Namiye's Combtooth Blenny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blenniidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Combtooth Blenny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 10–11 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Territorial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.0–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivore \/ Algae Grazer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom to Midwater \/ Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef aquariums and established marine community tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Black Combtooth Blennies reef safe?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. They are generally considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e and are well suited to coral aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Black Combtooth Blennies eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey naturally graze on \u003cstrong\u003ealgae and biofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e from rocks and other hard surfaces. Supplement this with nori, Spirulina, algae-based pellets and other marine vegetable foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Black Combtooth Blenny get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can reach approximately \u003cstrong\u003e10–11 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep multiple Black Combtooth Blennies together?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is generally best to keep \u003cstrong\u003eone per aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e, particularly in smaller systems, as they may become territorial towards other blennies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo Black Combtooth Blennies need live rock?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Live rock provides grazing surfaces, hiding places and perching locations, making it an important part of their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdding one to a brand-new aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey benefit from established algae and biofilm growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing enough algae-based food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNatural algae may not be sufficient, so supplement their diet regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping multiple blennies in a small aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTerritorial behaviour can develop when suitable perching and grazing areas are limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot providing hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves, holes and crevices allow the fish to retreat when startled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAssuming they can live entirely on leftover algae\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTargeted feeding is important to ensure they receive adequate nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Large","offer_id":48917884862603,"sku":null,"price":30.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/ChatGPTImageAug18_2026_03_28_52PM_eacbc671-84d3-4ad1-9e01-b7b6cfcbfab6.png?v=1787033582","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/black-combtooth-blenny","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}