{"id":9375,"date":"2026-02-17T07:20:06","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:20:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/monocle-blenny-ecsenius-bimaculatus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T07:20:06","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T07:20:06","slug":"monocle-blenny-ecsenius-bimaculatus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=monocle-blenny-ecsenius-bimaculatus","title":{"rendered":"Monocle Blenny Ecsenius Bimaculatus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"108\" data-end=\"153\">Monocle Blenny \u2013 <em data-start=\"129\" data-end=\"151\">Ecsenius bimaculatus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"410\"><strong data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"168\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"168\" data-end=\"171\" \/>The Monocle Blenny is a small, vibrant marine fish distinguished by its unique eye-like spot (\u201cmonocle\u201d) on each side of its body. Peaceful and active, it is an excellent algae grazer and adds personality to reef and community aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"532\"><strong data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"423\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"426\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"463\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, including <strong data-start=\"475\" data-end=\"529\">Indonesia, the Philippines, and northern Australia<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"695\"><strong data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"546\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"549\" \/>Omnivorous \u2014 thrives on <strong data-start=\"573\" data-end=\"692\">algae-based foods, high-quality marine flakes or pellets, frozen mysis and brine shrimp, and finely chopped seafood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"846\"><strong data-start=\"697\" data-end=\"712\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"712\" data-end=\"715\" \/>Ideal for <strong data-start=\"725\" data-end=\"762\">peaceful reef and community tanks<\/strong>, compatible with gobies, clownfish, damselfish, and other non-aggressive species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"970\"><strong data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"863\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"863\" data-end=\"866\" \/><strong data-start=\"866\" data-end=\"883\">Very peaceful<\/strong>, though may show mild territorial behavior toward other blennies in confined spaces.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1104\"><strong data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"993\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"996\" \/>Suitable for <strong data-start=\"1009\" data-end=\"1047\">beginner to intermediate aquarists<\/strong>, due to its hardy nature and simple care requirements.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1129\"><strong data-start=\"1106\" data-end=\"1127\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<li data-start=\"1130\" data-end=\"1168\">\n<p data-start=\"1132\" data-end=\"1168\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1145\" data-end=\"1166\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1169\" data-end=\"1188\">\n<p data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1188\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1186\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1189\" data-end=\"1218\">\n<p data-start=\"1191\" data-end=\"1218\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1201\" data-end=\"1216\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1219\" data-end=\"1257\">\n<p data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1257\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1240\" data-end=\"1255\">30+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1259\" data-end=\"1394\">Colorful, hardy, and reef-safe, the <strong data-start=\"1295\" data-end=\"1313\">Monocle Blenny<\/strong> is a charming addition that helps control algae in community marine aquariums.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Monocle Blenny \u2013 Ecsenius bimaculatus Overview:The Monocle Blenny is a small, vibrant marine fish distinguished by its unique eye-like spot (\u201cmonocle\u201d) on each side of its body. 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