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Spotted Snake Eel (Myrichthys maculosus)

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Spotted Snake Eel
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Where to buy Spotted Snake Eel

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About Spotted Snake Eel

A cylindrical, snake-like eel with a tan to brown body covered in dark spots or mottling. The head is relatively small with a pointed snout and no pectoral fins, giving it a streamlined appearance typical of burrowing congrid eels.

Key facts

Water Parameters
Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
Diet
carnivore
Care Requirements
• 75+ gallon tank with soft substrate (sand/mud) for burrowing • Stable water params: 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.3, SG 1.020-1.025 • Excellent filtration and powerheads for water flow • Live rock and hiding spots; nocturnal predator • Will consume small fish, shrimp, and benthic invertebrates
Max Size
32
Feeding Schedule
Feed 2-3 times daily
Aka
Tiger Snake-Eel
Common Health Issues
Marine ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
Appearance
A cylindrical, snake-like eel with a tan to brown body covered in dark spots or mottling. The head is relatively small with a pointed snout and no pectoral fins, giving it a streamlined appearance typical of burrowing congrid eels.
Reef safety
Not Reef Safe
Origin
Indo-Pacific region from the Red Sea and East Africa to Hawaii and French Polynesia.
Diet Details
Feeds on small fish, crustaceans, and meaty foods in captivity. Offer frozen-thawed or live prey such as small silversides, shrimp, and krill. Feed 1-2 times daily or every other day depending on size and appetite.
Temperament
Semi Aggressive

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