Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus)

Small:2.5-3.5”

The Starry Blenny (Salarias ramosus) is a peaceful, reef-safe fish known for its comical expressions, spotted body, and excellent appetite for nuisance algae. This fish adds both character and utility to your reef tank, actively grazing on rockwork and glass surfaces while posing no threat to corals or invertebrates.

Fully quarantined for 30 days at TSM Aquatics' facility in Pennsauken, NJ, each Starry Blenny is conditioned, eating well, and ready for reef life. Whether you’re looking for a functional algae grazer or just a quirky addition to your community tank, the Starry Blenny is a perfect fit.

• Care Level: Easy – ideal for beginner to advanced reefers

• Diet: Herbivore – thrives on microalgae, macroalgae, and supplemental algae-based foods

• Temperament: Peaceful – typically non-aggressive, may spar with similar-shaped fish

• Tank Size: 30 gallons or larger – needs rockwork and surfaces to graze

• Compatibility: Reef-safe – excellent with peaceful tankmates and coral systems

• Origin: Indo-Pacific – hardy and well-acclimated

• Notes: May jump—secure lids recommended; great for algae control in reef tanks