{"id":12391,"date":"2026-02-17T23:17:24","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:17:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/siamese-blenny-meiacanthus-smithii\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:17:24","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:17:24","slug":"siamese-blenny-meiacanthus-smithii","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=siamese-blenny-meiacanthus-smithii","title":{"rendered":"Siamese Blenny Meiacanthus Smithii"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"151\">Siamese Blenny \u2013 <em data-start=\"128\" data-end=\"149\">Meiacanthus smithii<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"392\"><strong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"166\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"166\" data-end=\"169\" \/>The Siamese Blenny is a small, striking marine fish known for its slender body and vibrant coloration. Active and peaceful, it adds personality and charm to reef and community aquariums while being fascinating to observe.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"509\"><strong data-start=\"394\" data-end=\"405\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"405\" data-end=\"408\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"447\">Western Pacific Ocean<\/strong>, particularly around <strong data-start=\"469\" data-end=\"506\">Thailand, Indonesia, and Malaysia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"653\"><strong data-start=\"511\" data-end=\"523\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"523\" data-end=\"526\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"550\" data-end=\"650\">high-quality marine flakes or pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"809\"><strong data-start=\"655\" data-end=\"670\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"670\" data-end=\"673\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"683\" data-end=\"720\">peaceful reef and community tanks<\/strong>, coexisting well with gobies, clownfish, damselfish, and other non-aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"914\"><strong data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"826\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"829\" \/><strong data-start=\"829\" data-end=\"851\">Generally peaceful<\/strong>, though may display mild defensive behavior when threatened.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"1045\"><strong data-start=\"916\" data-end=\"937\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"937\" data-end=\"940\" \/>Suitable for <strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"979\">intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, due to its active nature and need for stable water conditions.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1070\"><strong data-start=\"1047\" data-end=\"1068\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<li data-start=\"1071\" data-end=\"1109\">\n<p data-start=\"1073\" data-end=\"1109\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1107\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1129\">\n<p data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1129\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1116\" data-end=\"1127\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1159\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1159\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1157\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1198\">\n<p data-start=\"1162\" data-end=\"1198\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1181\" data-end=\"1196\">30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1321\">Hardy, colorful, and reef-safe, the <strong data-start=\"1236\" data-end=\"1254\">Siamese Blenny<\/strong> is a lively and engaging addition to community marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siamese Blenny \u2013 Meiacanthus smithii Overview:The Siamese Blenny is a small, striking marine fish known for its slender body and vibrant coloration. 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