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About Jeweled Moray Eel
A slender, elongated moray eel with a dark gray or brown body densely covered in cream to yellowish spots and reticulations, creating a jeweled appearance. The mouth is large with prominent teeth, and the gill opening is a small circular pore behind the head.
Key facts
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Diet Details
- Carnivorous. In captivity, feed frozen-thawed or fresh marine fish, shrimp, squid, and other meaty foods. Feed live food cautiously to avoid injuring the eel during feeding.
- Origin
- Eastern Pacific Ocean, from the Gulf of California to Peru, including the Galápagos Islands.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Family
- Muraenidae
- Max Size
- 32
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.026
- Appearance
- A slender, elongated moray eel with a dark gray or brown body densely covered in cream to yellowish spots and reticulations, creating a jeweled appearance. The mouth is large with prominent teeth, and the gill opening is a small circular pore behind the head.
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75+ gallon tank; prefers spacious, well-established systems • Stable water: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, SG 1.020-1.025 • Requires rocky caves and crevices for hiding and security • Carnivorous; feed small fish, crustaceans, quality meaty foods • Nocturnal; may consume small tankmates or ornamental inverts
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Reef safety
- Not Reef Safe
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