{"id":283,"date":"2026-02-16T22:30:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:30:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/african-blenny-meiacanthus-mossambicus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-16T22:30:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-16T22:30:39","slug":"african-blenny-meiacanthus-mossambicus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=african-blenny-meiacanthus-mossambicus","title":{"rendered":"African Blenny Meiacanthus Mossambicus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"111\" data-end=\"159\">African Blenny \u2013 <em data-start=\"132\" data-end=\"157\">Meiacanthus mossambicus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"384\"><strong data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"174\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"174\" data-end=\"177\" \/>The African Blenny is a small, peaceful marine fish with a slender body and striking coloration. Known for its hardy nature and engaging personality, it is a great addition to reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"506\"><strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"397\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"397\" data-end=\"400\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"414\" data-end=\"438\">Western Indian Ocean<\/strong>, particularly along the coasts of <strong data-start=\"473\" data-end=\"503\">Mozambique and East Africa<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"650\"><strong data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"520\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"520\" data-end=\"523\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"547\" data-end=\"647\">high-quality marine flakes or pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"804\"><strong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"667\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"667\" data-end=\"670\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"717\">peaceful reef and community tanks<\/strong>, coexisting well with gobies, clownfish, blennies, and other non-aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"909\"><strong data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"821\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"824\" \/><strong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"841\">Very peaceful<\/strong>; may show mild territorial behavior but generally non-aggressive.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"1028\"><strong data-start=\"911\" data-end=\"932\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"935\" \/>Suitable for <strong data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"986\">beginner to intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, due to its hardy and adaptable nature.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1053\"><strong data-start=\"1030\" data-end=\"1051\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<li data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1092\">\n<p data-start=\"1056\" data-end=\"1092\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1090\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1093\" data-end=\"1112\">\n<p data-start=\"1095\" data-end=\"1112\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1099\" data-end=\"1110\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1142\">\n<p data-start=\"1115\" data-end=\"1142\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1125\" data-end=\"1140\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1143\" data-end=\"1181\">\n<p data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1181\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1179\">30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1183\" data-end=\"1311\">Peaceful, hardy, and colorful, the <strong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1236\">African Blenny<\/strong> is perfect for community reef tanks and beginner-friendly marine setups.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>African Blenny \u2013 Meiacanthus mossambicus Overview:The African Blenny is a small, peaceful marine fish with a slender body and striking coloration. 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