{"product_id":"orange-tail-bicolor-blenny-ecsenius-bicolor","title":"Orange Tail Bicolor Blenny – Ecsenius bicolor","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"buildify buildify-1370011762773\" id=\"buildify\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-inner\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"buildify-section-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"buildify-element buildify-element-hwaifjo 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-sgneldl 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-kfhomcl 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=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ee0000;\"\u003eQuarantine and Conditioning Started on 9\/18 - Release Date: 10\/8\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eIf you wish to purchase this fish before the release date we will hold the fish for you. Let us know your desired ship date. If there is an issue during the Quarantine process, we will issue a refund.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrange Tail Bicolor Blenny (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcsenius bicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a small Indo-Pacific combtooth blenny known for its striking two-tone coloration and expressive appearance. In the classic bicolor color phase, the front portion of the fish is very dark brown to nearly black, contrasting sharply with a bright yellow to orange posterior body and tail. FishBase documents this dark-front\/yellow-rear pattern as one of several naturally occurring color phases in the species. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/Ecsenius-bicolor?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcsenius bicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is widely distributed throughout the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIndo-Pacific\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, ranging from the Maldives eastward to the Phoenix Islands, north to the Ryukyu Islands, south to the southern Great Barrier Reef, and throughout Micronesia. It is a reef-associated species found at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–25 meters (3–82 feet)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Ecsenius-bicolor?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn nature, Bicolor Blennies inhabit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclear lagoons and seaward reefs with mixed corals and algae-covered rock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. FishBase also documents individuals occupying abandoned tubes, reflecting the species' preference for small holes and protected retreats within reef structure. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=6033\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis behavior translates particularly well to a reef aquarium. A Bicolor Blenny will typically make use of holes, crevices and other sheltered locations in the rockwork while spending time observing its surroundings and moving between perches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its relatively small size, the Bicolor Blenny has plenty of personality. FishBase records a maximum total length of approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11 cm (4.3 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making it suitable for considerably smaller aquariums than many larger reef fishes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Ecsenius-bicolor?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis specimen is offered as one of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDr. Mac’s Quarantined and Conditioned Fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcsenius bicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (Day, 1888)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Orange Tail Bicolor Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOther Common Names:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bicolor Blenny, Bicolor Combtooth Blenny\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blenniidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Conditioned \u0026amp; Quarantined\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Easy to Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful; may become territorial toward similar blennies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMinimum Aquarium Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 gallons recommended\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaximum Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 4.3 inches (11 cm total length)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Ecsenius-bicolor?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Omnivorous grazer; provide substantial plant\/algal foods as part of a varied diet\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75–80°F\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecific Gravity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1.023–1.026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epH:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e8.1–8.4\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Requirements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide an established aquarium with plenty of rockwork containing holes, crevices and protected retreats. This corresponds well with the species' natural association with mixed coral, algae-covered rock and abandoned tubes. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=6033\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet and Feeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide a varied diet with a strong plant-based component, including marine algae and quality spirulina or algae-based preparations. A mature aquarium with natural algal growth provides additional grazing opportunities. Supplemental nutritionally complete marine foods can be offered to maintain a varied diet.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generally peaceful with unrelated community fishes, but individuals can defend a preferred hole or section of rockwork. Extra care should be taken when keeping it with other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcsenius\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or similarly shaped blennies, particularly in smaller aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReef compatible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The species' small adult size and natural association with coral-and-algae reef environments make it well suited to established reef systems. FishBase specifically describes its habitat as clear lagoon and seaward reefs containing mixed corals and algae-covered rocks. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.se\/summary\/SpeciesSummary.php?id=6033\u0026amp;utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reef-associated at approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–25 meters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, inhabiting tropical Indo-Pacific lagoon and seaward reef environments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/fishbase.org\/summary\/Ecsenius-bicolor?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eFishBase\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReproduction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEcsenius bicolor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is oviparous. FishBase reports that the eggs are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edemersal and adhesive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, attaching to the substrate, while the larvae become planktonic. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Pacific East Aquaculture","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67611574862057,"sku":"WC S2336","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2133\/7655\/files\/orange-tail-blenny-ecsenius-bicolor-conditioned-quarantined-pea.jpg?v=1790980547","url":"https:\/\/pacificeastaquaculture.com\/products\/orange-tail-bicolor-blenny-ecsenius-bicolor","provider":"Pacific East Aquaculture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}