Midas Blenny

Ecsenius midas

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Suggested Tank

30+ gallons

Max Size

5 inches

Difficulty

Medium

Temperament

Semi-Aggressive

Description

The Midas Blenny is a popular saltwater fish known for its vibrant golden color and active swimming habits. It is a unique specimen that adds movement and color to any marine aquarium.

Reef Safe

Yes, the Midas Blenny is considered reef safe. However, it may nip at small-polyped stony coral and some soft coral polyps.

Environment

Midas Blennies prefer a tank with plenty of hiding places and live rock for grazing. They are usually found in the rocky crevices of the ocean, so they appreciate a similar setup in the aquarium. They can adapt to a variety of lighting conditions.

Behavior

Midas Blennies are known for their unique swimming style, which mimics the movement of eels. They are active fish that spend most of their time swimming in the water column. They are also known to be quite territorial, especially towards fish of similar shape and size.

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Owner Reviews

Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen foods

The best thing about this fish is the way they swim and the fact they are always out. My kids have decided he swims most like an eel and they aren’t wrong. Beautiful coloring and very active. Great addition to any tank with plenty of hiding spots.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons
Jasia17750

Jasia

@Jasia17750

5 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen mysis/brine and pellets with selcon

This fish is typically always swimming and unlike most fish it doesn’t have a swim bladder. Mine will swim around the tank and then hide away in the barnacles I got for it with its head sticking out. Put it at medium difficulty because since they use a lot of energy to swim they should be fed frequently. Recently noticed mine was losing weight so I have been spot feeding it. Don’t know if this is common with these fish but thought it was a good mention.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Medium
Min Tank Size: 35 Gallons
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Pellets, mysis

No issue. Will throw sand on corals when hiding.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Peaceful
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons
Qwarex

Qwarex

@Qwarex

6 months ago
Overall Rating:
Would Buy Again: 👍 Yes
What You Feed: Frozen mysis

Very unique fish, it's important to note the fact that unlike most blennies, this guy swims in the water column a lot, doesnt perch as much. It will be a little aggressive if kept with similar shaped fish.

Reef Safe: Yes
Visibility: Always Visible
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Difficulty: Easy
Min Tank Size: 40 Gallons

Price History

Average Price:
$ 90.54
Image Title Price Company Sold Date Action
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 120.00 Candy Corals Apr 4, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 72.00 Live Aquaria Apr 3, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 64.00 Live Aquaria Apr 1, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 72.00 Live Aquaria Mar 31, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 70.00 Live Aquaria Mar 26, 2025 View
Midas Blenny: Golden
Midas Blenny: Golden
$ 59.00 SaltwaterFish.com Mar 21, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 70.00 Live Aquaria Mar 18, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 120.00 Candy Corals Jan 21, 2025 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 120.00 Candy Corals Oct 12, 2024 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 120.00 Candy Corals Aug 28, 2024 View
Midas Blenny
Midas Blenny
$ 90.00 Candy Corals Aug 16, 2024 View
Midas Blenny ~3-4” (Quarantined ! From a customer 1 year old tank – PICK UP ONLY*)
Midas Blenny ~3-4” (Quarantined ! From a customer 1 year old tank – PICK UP ONLY*)
$ 100.00 Fragbox Corals Aug 8, 2024 View
Midas Blenny *pick up only*
Midas Blenny *pick up only*
$ 100.00 Fragbox Corals Apr 17, 2024 View

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