{"id":10091,"date":"2026-02-17T19:06:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:06:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/pictus-blenny-ecsenius-pictus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T19:06:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T19:06:08","slug":"pictus-blenny-ecsenius-pictus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=pictus-blenny-ecsenius-pictus","title":{"rendered":"Pictus Blenny Ecsenius Pictus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"102\" data-end=\"141\">Pictus Blenny \u2013 <em data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"139\">Ecsenius pictus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"411\"><strong data-start=\"143\" data-end=\"156\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"156\" data-end=\"159\" \/>The Pictus Blenny is a small, peaceful marine fish distinguished by its slender body and striking pattern of spots and markings. Active and hardy, it is an excellent algae grazer and adds both personality and movement to reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"533\"><strong data-start=\"413\" data-end=\"424\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"427\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"441\" data-end=\"464\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"476\" data-end=\"530\">Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"776\"><strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"547\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"550\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"574\" data-end=\"693\">algae-based foods, high-quality marine flakes or pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood<\/strong>. Regular grazing helps maintain both the fish\u2019s health and aquarium cleanliness.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"932\"><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"793\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"793\" data-end=\"796\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"843\">peaceful reef and community tanks<\/strong>, coexisting well with gobies, clownfish, damselfish, and other non-aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"1041\"><strong data-start=\"934\" data-end=\"949\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"952\" \/><strong data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"969\">Very peaceful<\/strong>, though may defend small crevice spaces if other blennies are nearby.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1043\" data-end=\"1064\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1067\" \/>Suitable for <strong data-start=\"1080\" data-end=\"1118\">beginner to intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, due to its hardy nature and easy care requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1198\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1196\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<li data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1237\">\n<p data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1237\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1214\" data-end=\"1235\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1238\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<p data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1257\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1244\" data-end=\"1255\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1287\">\n<p data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1287\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1285\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1326\">\n<p data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1326\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1324\">30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1328\" data-end=\"1473\">Hardy, colorful, and reef-safe, the <strong data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1381\">Pictus Blenny<\/strong> is a charming addition that provides natural algae control in community marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pictus Blenny \u2013 Ecsenius pictus Overview:The Pictus Blenny is a small, peaceful marine fish distinguished by its slender body and striking pattern of spots and markings. 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