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About Snowflake Moray
Snowflake Moray is a thick-bodied moray eel with a marbled pattern of white/cream and dark brown coloration, resembling snowflakes on dark stone. The body is stout with a blunt, rounded snout and small eyes. Unlike many morays, this species is relatively docile and often more visible than its reclusive relatives.
Key facts
- Feeding Schedule
- Every 2-3 days
- Max Size
- 24
- Appearance
- Snowflake Moray is a thick-bodied moray eel with a marbled pattern of white/cream and dark brown coloration, resembling snowflakes on dark stone. The body is stout with a blunt, rounded snout and small eyes. Unlike many morays, this species is relatively docile and often more visible than its reclusive relatives.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Aka
- Starry Moray, Morena Estrellada
- Common Health Issues
- Parasitic infections (particularly saltwater ich), mucus coat breakdown from poor water quality, head and lateral line erosion (HLLE) in suboptimal conditions, secondary fungal/bacterial infections.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Hawaiian Islands, including the Great Barrier Reef and Indo-Australian archipelago.
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75-gallon tank with plenty of hiding spots • Water: 72–78°F, pH 8.1–8.3, SG 1.020–1.025, stable params essential • Requires rocky crevices/PVC tubes for shelter; nocturnal, hides during day • Carnivorous: feed small fish, shrimp, squid 2–3× weekly; may eat smaller fish • Peaceful with large fish; will consume crustaceans and small prey
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