Disco Blenny

The Disco Blenny is an elegant and uniquely patterned fang blenny from the Indian Ocean, prized for its pale white to silvery body scattered with small dark spots that give it a distinctive speckled appearance reminiscent of a disco ball under aquarium lighting. The body is slender and streamlined, with a slightly forked tail and the characteristic alert expression of the Meiacanthus genus. Under certain lighting conditions, the body can display subtle iridescent blue or lavender highlights that shift as the fish moves, adding to its visual appeal.

Like all members of the Meiacanthus genus, the Disco Blenny possesses a pair of enlarged canine teeth in the lower jaw that deliver a mildly venomous bite to would-be predators. This defense mechanism, while completely harmless to humans, is potent enough to deter most predatory fish after a single encounter. The result is a small fish that behaves with remarkable boldness, swimming openly in the water column rather than skulking in crevices. In the wild, it feeds primarily on zooplankton and small invertebrates captured in open water above reef structures.

The Disco Blenny is an outstanding aquarium fish for hobbyists of all experience levels. It is hardy, peaceful, and completely reef-safe, making it suitable for any community reef setup. Its open-water swimming behavior ensures excellent visibility, and it adapts quickly to captive conditions, accepting a wide range of frozen and prepared foods from the first day in a new tank. A well-fitted lid is essential, as fang blennies are capable jumpers.