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Panamic Barnacle Blenny

Panamic Barnacle Blenny

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🐠 Acanthemblemaria hancocki

$59.99 USD
$59.99 USD
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Title
A great Panamic Barnacle Blenny!
Origin: West Americas

Size info:
Size M: approx. 1.25 - 2.25"

There's a fish that we all should know,
The Panamic Barnacle Blenny's aglow,
With colors that pop,
It's quite a cool crop,
Its home's where barnacles like to grow!

Fun facts:
The Panamic Barnacle Blenny is also known as the Hancock's Blenny after the biologist who first described it. They are small, colorful fish that can change their color to blend in with their surroundings. They also have a unique ability to live inside barnacles, using them as a safe haven from predators.

Keeping Panamic Barnacle Blenny in an Aquarium

The Panamic Barnacle Blenny, also known as Acanthemblemaria hancocki, is a small and colorful fish that can be kept in a saltwater aquarium. Here are some things to keep in mind when caring for this fish:

  • Tank size: The Panamic Barnacle Blenny is a small fish that only grows up to 2 inches in length. However, it needs plenty of hiding places and a minimum tank size of 10 gallons.
  • Water parameters: The Panamic Barnacle Blenny prefers a temperature range of 72-78°F and a pH range of 8.1-8.4. It also needs a moderate to high water flow.
  • Diet: The Panamic Barnacle Blenny is an omnivore and will eat a variety of foods including pellets, flakes, frozen foods, and live foods like brine shrimp and copepods.
  • Behavior: The Panamic Barnacle Blenny is a peaceful fish that can be kept with other non-aggressive fish. It is also reef-safe and won't harm corals or other invertebrates.

Now, for some of the coolest stuff about the Panamic Barnacle Blenny:

  • The Panamic Barnacle Blenny gets its name from its habit of living in and around barnacles.
  • It has a unique body shape with a large head and a tapered body, which allows it to easily hide in crevices and cracks.
  • Male Panamic Barnacle Blennies have a bright orange coloration on their dorsal fin, which they use to attract females during breeding season.
  • The Panamic Barnacle Blenny is also known for its ability to change color to match its surroundings, which helps it blend in and avoid predators.

Shipping & Returns

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For the health and safety of our livestock we only ship on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. We’re unable to hold livestock longer than one week.

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Livestock can be fragile. If your animal does not meet our standards at the time your shipment is being packed, we will notify you and give you a credit toward another piece of livestock. Our goal is to provide you with the healthiest livestock possible, and we’ll do our best to ensure it gets to you safely. Cash refunds are not available for livestock, only credit toward other livestock.

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