Family

Common name: Scooter Blennies

Scientific name: Scopalinidae

Scopalinidae, commonly known as Scooter Blennies, is a family of small, benthic marine fish known for their unique hopping behavior across the substrate. They are popular in the reef aquarium hobby for their personality and pest control abilities, as they often feed on small crustaceans and detritus. These fish are generally peaceful and can coexist with a variety of tank mates. They have a distinctive appearance with elongated bodies and large pectoral fins that aid in their 'scooting' movement.

  1. Common name: Hairy Encrusting Sponge
    Scientific name: Scopalina hispida
  2. Common name: Ruetzler's Sponge
    Scientific name: Scopalina ruetzleri
  3. Common name: Carter's Stylissa
    Scientific name: Stylissa carteri
  4. Common name: Flabelliformis Sponge
    Scientific name: Stylissa flabelliformis
  5. Common name: Lumpy orange sponge
    Scientific name: Stylissa massa
  6. Yellow watchmen goby fish - (Cryptocentrus cinctus)
    Common name: Yellow Prawn-Goby
    Scientific name: Svenzea zeai