Bicolor Blenny

The Bicolor Benny fish is also commonly known as the Two-Colored or Flame Tail Blenny. It is a charismatic marine fish loved by the aquarists. The Benny Fish is native to the Indo-Pacific Ocean. The term ‘Bicolor’ comes from vivid dichromatic colouration where the front half of the body is blueish in nature, and the back half shifts to dull orange.

The Flame-Tail benny fish is bold in personality, although modest in size. They perch on live rock crevices, forage for algae, and often make themselves part of the visual landscape of the aquarium.

Size of Bicolor Blenny

The two-colored blenny fish size is 11 cm (~4.3 inches). They do not require extremely large tanks, but proper space and structure are still essential.

Flame Tail Blenny Lifespan

The Bicolor Blenny fish can live for up to 5 years under good conditions. The overall lifespan depends heavily on stable water parameters, diet, and stress minimization.

Is the Bicolor Blenny available for purchase in India?

Yes, the Bicolor Blenny is available at online aquarium stores, priced at ~₹1,150.

Bicolor Blenny Tank Mates

1. Tangs (medium, non-aggressive types)
2. Chromis and similar schooling fishes
3. Butterflyfish (non-aggressive)
4. Damsels (cautiously)
5. Boxfish, puffers (if tank is large)
6. Non-competing herbivores and peaceful reef fishes

Avoid Pairing with

1. Other Bicolor Blennies (unless a bonded male-female pair)
2. Small gobies, dartfish, or other blennies
3. Soft corals, LPS corals, clams
4. Highly aggressive large fish