Starry Blenny 

Also known as Snowflake Blenny, Stellate Blenny

The Starry Blenny is a beautiful and distinctive species featuring intricate white spots resembling stars scattered across its brown to gray body. This hardy and personable blenny is an excellent algae grazer and makes a delightful addition to reef aquariums with its unique pattern and engaging personality.

Key Features

• Scientific Name: Salarias ramosus
• Common Names: Starry Blenny, Snowflake Blenny, Stellate Blenny
• Adult Size: Up to 5.5 inches
• Lifespan: 4-6 years with proper care
• Temperament: Peaceful but territorial toward other blennies
• Reef Compatibility: Completely reef safe; will not harm corals or invertebrates
• Minimum Tank Size: 30 gallons minimum; 50+ gallons preferred
• Experience Level: Beginner; very hardy and easy to care for

Habitat & Tank Requirements

• Tank Environment: Provide abundant live rock with caves, crevices, and extensive grazing surfaces. This blenny needs secure hiding places and large areas of rock covered with film algae. Requires established tanks with mature algae growth.
• Water Parameters:
  • Temperature: 72-78°F (22-26°C)
  • Salinity: 1.020-1.025
  • pH: 8.1-8.4
  • Very adaptable to typical reef parameters
• Equipment Recommendations:
  • Standard filtration system
  • Protein skimmer
  • Moderate water circulation These maintain healthy conditions for this resilient species.

Diet & Feeding 

Starry Blennies are primarily herbivorous with constant grazing behavior. Recommended foods include:

• Staples: Herbivore pellets, spirulina flakes, algae wafers
• Plant Matter: Nori seaweed, marine algae sheets, spirulina (essential)
• Frozen Foods: Herbivore preparations with marine algae
• Natural Grazing: Film algae, microalgae, diatoms, and some types of hair algae from rocks and glass
• Feeding Frequency: Supplemental feeding once daily; grazes continuously throughout the day
• Special Note: Requires constant access to algae; must supplement with prepared algae if natural growth is limited

Notes & Considerations

• Highly effective algae control fish; excellent at managing film algae, microalgae, and diatoms.
• Very hardy and adaptable; ideal for beginner marine aquarists.
• A distinctive star-like spotted pattern makes it one of the most attractive blenny species.
• Extremely personable and curious; often becomes very bold and interactive.
• Will vigorously defend territory from other blennies and similar fish.
• Only one per tank unless the aquarium is very large (75+ gallons).

• Secure aquarium lid is essential; accomplished jumpers.
• Generally peaceful toward all tankmates except other blennies or similarly shaped fish.
• Spends most daylight hours actively grazing algae from all surfaces.
• May perch on corals but does not harm them.
• Can starve in overly clean tanks without sufficient algae; supplementation is critical.

Why Choose a Quarantined Starry Blenny? 

Purchasing a quarantined specimen from us means you’re starting with a healthier, better-acclimated fish. All fish are observed, treated as needed, and conditioned to accept prepared foods before sale, giving you a stronger chance of long-term success with this beautiful and hardworking species.