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About Marbled Snake Eel
Callechelys marmorata is a slender, elongated eel with a mottled brown and white marbled coloration pattern. The body is cylindrical and relatively compact for a conger eel, with small pectoral fins and a continuous dorsal-anal fin. Distinguishing features include a rounded snout and a patterned body that provides camouflage in sandy and muddy substrates.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Diet
- carnivore
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate difficulty. Marbled snake eels require stable water conditions, a sandy substrate for burrowing, and careful feeding management. They are nocturnal and may consume small fish or crustaceans, making them unsuitable for reef environments.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Feeding Schedule
- Every 2-3 days
- Origin
- Western Atlantic, found in coastal waters from Florida and the Gulf of Mexico south through the Caribbean to South America, typically in shallow marine and brackish environments.
- Family
- Congridae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-82°F pH: 8-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Max Size
- 24
- Common Health Issues
- Bacterial infections, parasites, poor water quality sensitivity
- Appearance
- Callechelys marmorata is a slender, elongated eel with a mottled brown and white marbled coloration pattern. The body is cylindrical and relatively compact for a conger eel, with small pectoral fins and a continuous dorsal-anal fin. Distinguishing features include a rounded snout and a patterned body that provides camouflage in sandy and muddy substrates.
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