Product Description
The Gold Midas Blenny (Ecsenius midas) is a vibrant and charismatic reef fish, renowned for its brilliant golden-yellow colour and graceful, eel-like swimming style. Unlike many blennies that spend most of their time perched on rocks, the Midas Blenny is an active open-water swimmer that regularly darts through the aquarium before retreating to its favourite cave.
Its inquisitive personality and striking colour make it an exceptional centrepiece for reef and marine community aquariums. Hardy once established, the Gold Midas Blenny adapts well to captive life and is suitable for both intermediate and experienced marine aquarists.
Care Guide
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Scientific Name: Ecsenius midas
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Common Name: Gold Midas Blenny / Midas Blenny
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Care Level: Easy to Moderate
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Temperament: Peaceful to Semi-aggressive (may defend its territory against similar-shaped fish)
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Diet: Omnivore (marine pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, marine algae and spirulina-based foods)
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Reef Safe: Yes
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Minimum Tank Size: 120 litres
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Water Temperature: 24–27°C
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pH: 8.1–8.4
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Salinity: 1.023–1.026 SG
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Maximum Size: Up to 13cm
Feeding
Feed two to three times daily with a varied diet of high-quality marine pellets, frozen mysis shrimp, enriched brine shrimp, copepods, and algae-based foods. Although it will graze naturally, regular feeding is important to maintain its vibrant golden colour.
Aquarium Setup
Provide a mature marine aquarium with plenty of live rock, caves, and crevices for shelter. Leave ample open swimming space, as this species spends much of its time in the water column. Stable water quality and moderate water movement are ideal.
Compatibility
Suitable with:
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Clownfish
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Gobies
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Firefish
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Tangs
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Wrasses
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Basslets
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Anthias
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Most peaceful reef fish
Avoid housing with:
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Other blennies in smaller aquariums
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Aggressive dottybacks
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Large predatory fish
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Highly territorial species that compete for caves
The Gold Midas Blenny is a colourful, active, and entertaining addition to reef aquariums, offering brilliant golden colouration, unique swimming behaviour, and excellent compatibility with a wide range of peaceful marine fish.
