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About Greenband Wormfish
A slender, elongated eel-like fish with a greenish or tan body marked by distinctive greenish bands or stripes running laterally along its length. The body tapers posteriorly, and the fish has small, almost hidden eyes typical of cryptic reef dwellers. Reaches approximately 10 inches in captivity.
Key facts
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.023-1.025
- Family
- Congridae
- Min tank size
- 50 gallons
- Appearance
- A slender, elongated eel-like fish with a greenish or tan body marked by distinctive greenish bands or stripes running laterally along its length. The body tapers posteriorly, and the fish has small, almost hidden eyes typical of cryptic reef dwellers. Reaches approximately 10 inches in captivity.
- Feeding Schedule
- 1-2 times daily
- Max Size
- 10
- Common Health Issues
- Starvation if not acclimated to captive feeding; parasites; stress-related disease if housed with aggressive tank mates
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa eastward to Hawaii and the Great Barrier Reef. Found in deep reef environments and rubble zones at depths typically between 20–100 feet.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 50 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork, rubble, and crevices for hiding and foraging • Temperature range 72–78°F; pH 8.1–8.3; Salinity 1.023–1.025 • Nocturnal and reclusive; provide dim lighting and a calm environment with minimal tank mates • Feeds on small crustaceans and frozen mysis shrimp; may be slow to accept food initially • Rarely produces problems in established reefs if housed with peaceful, appropriately-sized fish
- Care Level
- Moderate
- Diet
- carnivore
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