Malacoctenus aurolineatus

Malacoctenus aurolineatus, commonly known as the Goldline blenny, is a small blenny. Their base colour is cream-white with vertical bands which range from dark brown to reddish and can be mottled in some specimens. Over this pattern they also have horizontal golden lines which are more or less scribbled depending on the individual and origin.

These fish are usually found limestone rock and coral reef areas, often close to sea urchins. Make sure your tank has ample rocks with hiding spots for these blennies. In a large aquarium multiple blennies is possible as long as enough territories can be formed, but in a small tank they can best be kept alone or as a proven pair. They feed mainly on zooplankton and can best be fed with live and frozen food like copepods, artemia and small gammarus, but usually will learn to feed on high quality flakes and pellets as well!