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About Highfin Snake Eel
Eel-like Ophichthus altipennis has a slender, elongated body, reaching up to 60 cm in length. It is predominantly brown or olive green, often with a series of darker cross bands along its sides. A distinctive feature is the presence of a large head with a protruding lower jaw, and a sharp spine on the dorsal surface near the tail.
Key facts
- Origin
- Ophichthus altipennis is naturally found in the Western Central Pacific Ocean, specifically along the coasts of Indonesia, the Philippines, and eastern Australia. Its depth range is typically between 10 to 250 meters.
- Max Size
- 18
- Diet Details
- Marine shrimp, small fish, polychaete worms, crustaceans
- Common Health Issues
- Marine Ich, Fin Rot, Swim Bladder Disorder, Bacterial Infections, Parasitic Infestations
- Diet
- carnivore
- Appearance
- Eel-like Ophichthus altipennis has a slender, elongated body, reaching up to 60 cm in length. It is predominantly brown or olive green, often with a series of darker cross bands along its sides. A distinctive feature is the presence of a large head with a protruding lower jaw, and a sharp spine on the dorsal surface near the tail.
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
- Min tank size
- 100 gallons
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Family
- Ophichthidae
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
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