{"product_id":"captive-bred-smiths-blenny-meiacanthus-smithi","title":"Captive-Bred Smith’s Blenny – Meiacanthus smithi","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"buildify\" class=\"buildify buildify-1383813349461\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-jpwzttq buildify-section-boxed buildify-section-height-default buildify-section-height-default buildify-section buildify-top-section\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-container buildify-column-gap-default\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-fvjyuad buildify-column buildify-col-100 buildify-top-column\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-column-wrap buildify-element-populated\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-mbcoelz buildify-widget buildify-widget-text-editor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-widget-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-text-editor buildify-clearfix\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bdftmpwrapper\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSmith’s Blenny\u003c\/strong\u003e, scientifically known as \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeiacanthus smithi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, is an attractive, active marine blenny recognized by its pale cream to silvery body and distinctive dark stripe extending along the upper portion of the body. Also known as the \u003cstrong\u003eSmith’s Fang Blenny\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eDisco Blenny\u003c\/strong\u003e, this species belongs to the family Blenniidae.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNative to the Indo-West Pacific, \u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus smithi\u003c\/em\u003e occurs in shallow coastal and reef habitats. Unlike many blennies that spend much of their time perched on rockwork, Smith’s Blennies are active swimmers and are frequently visible moving through the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis species reaches a documented maximum total length of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.35 inches (8.5 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its relatively small adult size and generally peaceful disposition make it well suited to many community reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis specimen is \u003cstrong\u003ecaptive bred\/tank raised\u003c\/strong\u003e and maintained at Pacific East Aquaculture in dedicated systems separate from our wild-collected fish. Our captive-bred and tank-raised saltwater fish are carefully observed and maintained under professional husbandry protocols prior to sale, without the routine conditioning and proactive treatment protocols used for wild-collected specimens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmith’s Blennies are considered \u003cstrong\u003ereef compatible\u003c\/strong\u003e and normally leave corals and other sessile reef invertebrates alone. Like other members of the genus \u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e, this species possesses specialized fang-like teeth associated with venom glands. These are primarily a defensive adaptation and help discourage predators in the wild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus smithi\u003c\/em\u003e Klausewitz, 1962\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smith’s Blenny, Smith’s Fang Blenny, Disco Blenny\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blenniidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/strong\u003e Captive Bred \/ Tank Raised\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally peaceful; may be territorial toward similar blennies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reef compatible\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30 gallons recommended\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 3.35 inches (8.5 cm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Omnivorous; readily accepts appropriately sized prepared and frozen marine foods\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e 74–80°F\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.023–1.026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8.1–8.4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProvide a mature aquarium with plenty of rockwork, caves, and crevices for shelter, along with open areas for swimming. Smith’s Blennies are considerably more free-swimming than many other blenny species but still appreciate secure retreats within the rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGenerally peaceful and appropriate for a community marine aquarium. Some territorial behavior can occur toward other fang blennies or similarly shaped fishes, particularly in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/strong\u003e Smith’s Blennies are not known for feeding on or damaging corals and are well suited to reef aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOffer a varied diet including mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, finely chopped marine foods, high-quality marine pellets, flakes, and other appropriately sized prepared foods. Small feedings several times daily are beneficial for these active fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Consideration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMembers of the genus \u003cem\u003eMeiacanthus\u003c\/em\u003e possess specialized fang-like teeth associated with venom glands. The venom apparatus is primarily defensive. 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