Canary Fangblenny (Meiacanthus oualanensis) Care Guide
Meiacanthus oualanensis is a fang blenny endemic to Fiji, named after the island of Ovalau in the western central Pacific.
Overview
Meiacanthus oualanensis (Günther, 1880) is a combtooth blenny of the family Blenniidae. According to FishBase it reaches about 10 cm in standard length and is endemic to Fiji in the western central Pacific. The species name refers to the island of Ovalau in Fiji.
Taxonomy
- Family: Blenniidae
- Genus: Meiacanthus
- Scientific name: Meiacanthus oualanensis (Günther, 1880)
Habitat
FishBase records this species as endemic to the western central Pacific, specifically the waters around Fiji. It is a marine, reef-associated fish of tropical waters.
Tank requirements
- Minimum tank volume: 100 L (about 26 gal)
- Temperature: 24-26 °C (75-79 °F)
- pH: 8.1-8.4
- Carbonate hardness range (record): 8-12 °dGH
- Lifespan: 3-8 years (KB record)
Breeding
According to FishBase the species is oviparous and forms distinct pairs. Eggs are demersal and adhesive, attached to the substrate by a filamentous pad, and the larvae are planktonic, occurring in shallow coastal waters.
Compatibility
It is a peaceful, bottom-associated fang blenny. Suitable companions include clownfish, tangs, cardinalfish and wrasses, while large aggressive predators such as lionfish and triggers should be avoided.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List: Least Concern, assessed in 2009.