Blenny – Sandhopper (Speckled)

Grey Sandhopper Blenny Care Tips:

Minimum Tank Size:  80 Gallons

Max Size: Up to 27.5cm (11′)

Diet: Carnivore

Temperament: Semi-aggressive

Lifespan: Unknown

Scientific Name: Parapercis Australis

Coral Safe: Yes

Invertebrate Safe: Yes

Approx. Purchase Size:   2.5– 3.5 inches

The speckled sandhopper blenny, scientific name Parapercis Hexophtalma, is a peaceful fish. Their minimum tank size is 80 gallons. The speckled sandhopper blenny can grow up to 11”. Their lifespan is still unknown. The speckled sandhopper blenny is a carnivore and should be fed frozen foods such as brine or mysis shrimp. Speckled sandhoppers should be kept singly, and will not tolerate 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. The speckled sandhopper is reef safe, it 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.