Linear Blenny (Ecsenius lineatus)
Fish in the family Blenniidae. Moderate care. Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
The Linear Blenny is a small, slender fish with a pale tan to brownish body marked with distinctive dark horizontal stripes or lines running the length of the body. It has a pointed snout, small dorsal fin, and a tapered body typical of the Blenniidae family, reaching about 3.5 inches in length.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed small meaty foods such as mysis shrimp, copepods, and finely chopped preparations, supplemented with occasional vegetable matter and high-quality micro pellets. Feed small portions 1-2 times daily to match their natural grazing behavior.
Difficulty and care for the Linear Blenny
The Linear Blenny is moderately difficult, requiring stable water conditions, a minimum 20 gallon tank, and careful feeding to ensure it receives adequate nutrition. It is best suited to established reef aquariums with mature populations of small crustaceans.
Common health issues
Starvation, nutritional deficiency, parasitic infection, sudden water quality changes
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region, including the Great Barrier Reef, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Primarily found in tropical coral reef environments from Indonesia eastward through the Indo-Pacific.
Log Linear Blenny in your reef tank
Reef Trak gives you the full record on every species in your tank: acquisition date, source, photos, parameters at time of stocking, and links to maintenance and feeding events. Track Linear Blenny alongside everything else in your reef.
