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Marbled Snake Eel (Callechelys marmorata)

Find Marbled Snake Eel across reef-livestock retailers and from fellow hobbyists on ReefDock. Compare sources, check live pricing where available, and review source-tank parameters on Reef-Trak-verified fish listings before you buy.

Marbled Snake Eel
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Where to buy Marbled Snake Eel

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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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