Name: BIOTA Forktail Blenny
SKU: FISH-FTAIL-1
Price: 35.00 USD
Availability: InStock

More About BIOTA Forktail Blenny

Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)

The forktail blenny (also known as the eyelash harptail-blenny) is a small, elegant fish that is suitable for many smaller saltwater tanks. The species is peaceful and gets along well in small groups (generally a single male with a harem) when housed together in larger aquaria. It easily adapts to captive conditions. Like most other fang blennies, it is very tough (especially captive-bred specimens) and is disease-resistant. Not at all picky about food, it accepts most types of of aquarium diets. It remains at a relatively small size and therefore is appropriate for some nano tanks.

Size and Care Requirements

Purchase Size: ~2" (length)
Max Size: 4″ (length)
Water Parameters:~78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.0-8.4, s.g. 1.021-1.023
Color: Blue-gray background with golden tail
Reef-Safe: Yes
Feeding: Omnivorous (primarily zooplankton such as Nano Brine)

Forktail Blenny Species Information

Meiacanthus atrodorsalis can be found in the Western Pacific Ocean. While it prefers open water environments, it sometimes ventures into shallower nearshore parts. It has a lot of bravado despite its modest size; this is partly because its impressive agility, but surely also due to its ability to deliver a mild venom through its fang-like teeth. Always handle this species with care!

Benefits of Aquacultured Marine Livestock

Aquacultured fishes offer a huge advantage over wild-caught specimens. For example, when bred and raised under captive conditions, they adapt better to aquarium life. They are also less likely to carry disease. Even more, aquacultured specimens can better tolerate shipping stress. Most notably, by purchasing aquacultured forktail blennies you support the aquaculture of marine organisms and help to make our hobby more sustainable!

100% Alive on Arrival (AoA) Guarantee

We guarantee that every forktail blenny we sell will be Alive On Arrival and in good health. Should it arrive in any other state, we will either replace it free of charge (including shipping) or issue a store credit if the total livestock loss is less than $40. For more information, please also visit our 100% Alive On Arrival Guarantee page.

Fish are Shipped Directly from BIOTA Facilities and not from AlgaeBarn

Blue Hypnea: The Next Hot Refugium Macro?

Though it sells out quickly when available, blue hypnea is out there for the grabs. And it’s well worth it for those that cater to its needs! This gorgeous plant can really spice up a refugium; it can also be displayed in the main tank (assuming no large herbivores are present) because it cannot overgrow …

Blue Hypnea: The Next Hot Refugium Macro? Read More »

Tridacna Clams are a beautiful addition to any marine tank!

Keeping the Derasa Clam

Just about any reef aquarist will, at some point, wish to keep tridacnid clams in their system. Their colors rival those of any coral. They have an incredibly exotic appearance (even their shells look cool). And (at least for most tridacnid species) they may be kept on the bottom over the substrate, which is a …

Keeping the Derasa Clam Read More »

Why Nano Brine is the Ultimate Live Artemia Product

Aside from the assorted little bugs early aquarists may have scooped out of nearby ponds, the first widely used live aquarium food was brine shrimp (Artemia spp.). For sure, the first widely distributed live food was brine shrimp. Even today, despite the growing commercial importance of copepods and rotifers (especially for aquaculture use), one could …

Why Nano Brine is the Ultimate Live Artemia Product Read More »

Our Guarantee

We take the worry out of buying Live Copepods, Phytoplankton, Inverts, and Captive Bred Fish online by going above and beyond to take care of our customers. That’s why we guarantee every order we ship will be 100% Alive On Arrival or we will replace it free of charge. Booya. We’ll even cover the shipping on the replacement no matter which service you choose. Double Booya.

About our policy: When your order arrives, be sure and inspect the contents to ensure everything is looking alive and well before you add them to your tank or put them in the fridge. We’ll give you 12 hours after delivery to make sure you are completely satisfied.

“We will take care of you and make it right”

If for any reason you decide something isn’t quite ultra grade, simply snap a photo of the unopened item(s) you would like replaced. Be sure to get the expiration date on the back label in the photo. After that, visit www.algaebarn.com/claims and submit the form. We’ll review the photo and have a replacement out to you faster than a six-line wrasse at feeding time.

Captive Bred Fish: We guarantee every Live Fish we ship to be 100% Alive On Arrival and we also offer a 7-day health guarantee on all Live Captive Bred Fish. In the event that your fish arrives DOA (Dead On Arrival), simply take a photo of the fish in the unopened bag/jar within 2 hours after delivery and visit www.algaebarn.com/claims to submit the form. If the fish is DOA, we will offer you a choice of either a full refund or a free replacement, including the shipping cost. If the fish expires from natural causes (this does not include being killed by tank mates, jumping out of the aquarium, being acclimated to the wrong environment, not being fed the recommended foods) within 7 days after delivery, just provide a picture of the expired fish and we will offer you a free replacement, however, you must pay for shipping, or a refund, less the shipping cost. We can offer this industry leading guarantee on all of our live fish because Captive Bred fish are generally healthier and hardier than their wild-caught counterparts!

Invertebrates: We guarantee every invertebrate (Invert) we ship to be 100% Alive On Arrival. In the event that your inverts arrive DOA, simply take photos of the DOA items within 2 hours of delivery and visit www.algaebarn.com/claims to submit the form. We will review the photos and issue store credit for any DOA Inverts!

Once your replacement order is processed, we’ll send you a brand new tracking number automatically. Thats it, pretty simple right?

So start giving your tank the love it deserves and order with confidence knowing that AlgaeBarn has your back.

BIOTA Forktail Blenny

Meiacanthus atrodorsalis

Captive Bred Biota

**Fish are Shipped Directly from BIOTA Facilities and not from AlgaeBarn**

Fish Orders Are currently on Hold until the week of 1/4/2021 Due to Animal Safety Concerns (Shipping is risky during the Holidays!)

Forktail Blenny (Meiacanthus atrodorsalis)

Size and Care Requirements

Forktail Blenny Species Information

Benefits of Aquacultured Marine Livestock

100% Alive on Arrival (AoA) Guarantee

**Fish are Shipped Directly from BIOTA Facilities and not from AlgaeBarn**

Reviews

Biota Yellow Tang

Biota Court Jester Goby

BIOTA Goldline Rabbitfish

BIOTA Green Mandarin

Our Guarantee

Fish are Shipped Directly from BIOTA Facilities and not from AlgaeBarn

Fish are Shipped Directly from BIOTA Facilities and not from AlgaeBarn