Ecsenius midas
The Midas Blenny, *Ecsenius midas*, is a captivating and active addition to the home aquarium. Its slender body is typically a vibrant yellow to orange, often with a slightly darker dorsal fin and a distinctive, inquisitive face. They are known for their charming personality and tendency to perch on rocks or coral, observing their surroundings.
A minimum tank size of 20 gallons is recommended for the Midas Blenny. Provide plenty of live rock with crevices and hiding places, as they enjoy having secure spots to retreat to. While generally peaceful, they can be territorial towards other blennies or fish with similar body shapes, especially in smaller tanks. They are considered reef safe and will not typically bother corals or invertebrates.
The Midas Blenny is an omnivore. Their diet should consist of a variety of foods including high-quality marine flake and pellet foods, frozen mysis shrimp, brine shrimp, and other meaty foods. They will also graze on algae in the tank.
In the home aquarium, the Midas Blenny typically reaches a size of about 3 to 4 inches. There are no readily apparent visual differences between male and female Midas Blennies. Breeding in captivity is not common.