General information – The redlip blenny or by its other common name

lipstick blenny belong to the Blenniidae family.  Blennies are

characterized by a combination of an elongate body, lack of scales, and

a continuous, long-based dorsal fin. The diet of most blennies consists

mainly of algae. Blennies are worldwide family and well represented in

mainly tropical and subtropical seas with 54 genera and approximately

305 species. The redlip blenny is common and popular marine fish all

over the world. In nature redlip adults inhabit the shallow waters;

juveniles can be found in depth of more then 30 ft. It has an elongated

body that is gray to brown in color. Their mouths extend out have the

appearance of red lips.  

Photo by:Ozden Konuralp

Scientific Name - Ophioblennius atlanticus 

Family - Blenniidae 

Origin - Western Atlantic including the Caribbean Sea, Eastern Atlantic 

Size – Up to 19 cm (7.5 in) but usually smaller.   

First discovered - Unknown 

Nutrition – Herbivore, Provide a varied diet that includes frozen preparations for herbivores. It will also

benefit from micro algae found in the tank.  Commercial food such as flakes and pellets on a veggie

basis are essential for this fish to complete its diet.  

Behavior - Aggressive  

Maintenance and care – The Redlip Blenny should be kept in at least 30 gallons, it requires a plenty of

rocks, ample swimming room. To avoid conflict you should not put more than one Redlip Blenny in 30

gallons tank unless they are a pair it is known being more aggressive than other types of blennies .

The Redlip Blenny considered safe for corals as well as for invertebrates. It will prefer moderate current

in its tank.  

Water Parameters - Temperature: 23C - 28C (73F - 82F), PH: 8.1-8.4,Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.026,

DKH: 8-12    

Breeding - The Redlip Blenny is an egg-laying species and usually the male is bigger than the female.

Not yet breed in captivity.