| Scientific Name | Ecsenius lineatus |
| Common Names | Linear Blenny, Lined Blenny, Lined Combtooth Blenny, Klausewitz's Blenny |
| Max Length | 3.5" |
| Min Tank Size | 30 Gallon |
| Temperament | Peaceful; generally ignores other fish but may show territorial behavior toward similar-shaped species. Thrives in community tanks with non-aggressive tankmates. |
| Reef Safe | ✓ Yes |
Aquarium Suitability: Generally Durable and Hardy
Diet: Herbivorous; primarily feeds on algae. Supplement with vegetable-based foods like nori, spirulina flakes, or herbivore pellets if natural algae growth is insufficient.
Reef Safe: Yes
Captive Care: The Linear Blenny is an easy-to-care-for species suitable for beginner to intermediate hobbyists in reef setups. Provide a sand substrate and plenty of live rock for grazing, perching, and hiding. It may nip at small SPS corals like Acropora or Montipora, so it's best suited for tanks without immature or delicate SPS colonies. Quarantine new specimens for 2–4 weeks to prevent parasitic infections like ich. A tight-fitting lid is recommended as they can jump.
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