Phenablennius heyligeri
| Common Names: | Freshwater Blenny Vietnamese Blenny |
| Synonyms: | Petroskirtes heyligeri |
| Family: | Blenniidae |
| Category: | OthersFW |
| Distribution: | Asia; Southeast Asia. |
| Main Ecosystem: | Estuary; Coastal streams and estuaries. |
| Temperament: | Timid; Peaceful and shy, may be slightly territorial towards conspecifics. |
| Diet: | Carnivore; Accepts a wide range of small frozen and live foods. |
| Care: | The Vietnamese Blenny does best in a species tank, and a tank of at least 10 gallons is needed. Because this species is so shy, it needs many hiding places. The tank should be furnished with rocks and driftwood; plants are optional. |
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| Potential Size: | Male: 5cm (2") Female: 5cm (2") |
| Water Region: | Bottom; Because it has only a vestigial swimbladder, it spends most of its time on the gravel. |
| Activity: | Unknown; Not known; will become active when it senses food. |
| Gender: | Not known, but it is thought that males may lose their stripes and develop special breeding coloration. |
| Breeding: | An eggla |
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| Comments: | A species only rarely imported into the hobby. Though it has been known to science for over a century, very little information about its habits is known. |
| Main Colours: | Black, White |
| Markings: | Striped Vertical |
| Mouth: | Normal |
| Tail: | Convex |
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| Image Credit: | ;Cory Addict |
| Submitted By: | Natalie |
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