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About Halfbanded Snake Eel
Leiuranus semicinctus is an elongated, serpentine eel with a distinctive pattern of alternating light and dark bands around the body. The head is moderately flattened, and the fish exhibits a cryptic coloration that aids in concealment within crevices and sandy substrates.
Key facts
- Care Requirements
- • 75+ gallon tank with fine sand substrate for burrowing • Nocturnal; prefers dimmed lighting and plenty of hiding spots • Carnivorous; feeds on small fish and crustaceans • Excellent escape artist; requires secure lid and tight seals • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, moderate flow
- Aka
- Saddled Snake-Eel
- Max Size
- 24
- Feeding Schedule
- Every 2-3 days
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Diet
- carnivore
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Ophichthyidae
- Diet Details
- Feed small frozen or live foods including mysid shrimp, chopped krill, and small fish pieces. Offer food 2-3 times weekly; these eels do not require daily feeding and can subsist on occasional meals.
- Origin
- Indo-Pacific region, including the Red Sea, East Africa, and westward to the Indian Ocean.
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