Blenny – Sandhopper

Sandhopper Blenny Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  30 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 12.5cm (5″)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-Aggressive

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name: Parapercis sp.

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

The sandhopper blenny, scientific name Parapercis Schauinslandii, is a semi-aggressive fish. Their minimum tank size is 30 gallons. Sandhopper blennies can grow up to 5”. Due to the rarity of these fish in the hobby their lifespan is unknown. Sandhopper blennies are carnivores and should be fed frozen foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. The sandhopper blenny should be kept singly and will not tolerate any fish that is similar in appearance. Blennies that are similar size and shape will normally fight because of food security, housing spaces or territorial issues. Sandhopper blennies are reef safe, they will not bother any type of coral or invertebrate. Sandhopper blennies will often be seen sitting on the sand or on rocks watching the other fish in the tank. They prefer to create a burrow in the sand under a rock to sleep in and run back to when frightened. The sandhopper blenny is also referred to as the Red Stripe Sand Perch, Red Spotted Sandperch, Lizard Blenny or Red Lizard Blenny. 

Approx. Purchase Size:  2 – 3 inches