Lawnmower Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

Share Your Photos

Be the first to contribute photos or videos of this fish.

Your profile will be tagged on all media you contribute.

Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

5 inches

Difficulty

Easy

Temperament

Peaceful

Description

The Lawnmower Blenny, also known as the Jeweled Rockskipper Fish, is a fascinating, comical, and helpful addition to any saltwater aquarium. It has a long, slender body with various spots and patterns that help it blend into the rocky surroundings. It is well-known for its algae-eating habits, which makes it extremely beneficial for maintaining a clean tank.

Reef Safe

Yes, the Lawnmower Blenny is considered reef safe. It will not harm corals or invertebrates but will eat small amounts of algae off the rocks and glass.

Environment

The Lawnmower Blenny prefers a tank with plenty of live rock for grazing and hiding. It requires good water conditions with stable temperatures. It is a saltwater fish and needs a specific gravity between 1.020 and 1.025.

Behavior

The Lawnmower Blenny is a peaceful fish that spends most of its time on the bottom of the tank, perched on rocks or the substrate. It is known for its ability to blend into its surroundings and can change its color to match the environment. It is a solitary creature and prefers to be alone or with one other of its kind.

Information might not be complete or accurate. Help the community by suggesting corrections.

No Reviews Yet

Be the first to review this fish.

Price History

No price history available

Write a Review

Lawnmower Blenny

Salarias fasciatus

Rating is required
Please select whether you would buy again
Review is required

Suggest an Edit

Download the ReefBay App
[email protected]
|
©ReefBay 2025

Join The Community

Create an account to contribute to the community

Or continue with
Sign in with Apple
Or continue with
Sign in with Apple

Prefer our mobile app?

QR Code

Scan to download the app