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About Black-Hand Snake Eel
Eel-like snakefish (Ophichthus melanochir) has a long, slender body, reaching up to 1 meter in length. Its coloration is dark brown or black, with a series of small white spots along its sides. A distinct feature is the enlarged pectoral fins with large spines for defense.
Key facts
- Appearance
- Eel-like snakefish (Ophichthus melanochir) has a long, slender body, reaching up to 1 meter in length. Its coloration is dark brown or black, with a series of small white spots along its sides. A distinct feature is the enlarged pectoral fins with large spines for defense.
- Max Size
- 2
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Peaceful
- Family
- Ophichthidae
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Diet Details
- Krill, small crustaceans, worms, shrimp, fish eggs, and polychaete worms (in both wild and aquarium settings)
- Diet
- carnivore
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Origin
- The Blackspotted moray eel (Ophichthus melanochir) is naturally found in the Western Central Pacific Ocean, specifically along coastlines of Indonesia and the Philippines. They can be located at depths ranging from 3 to 50 meters.
- Reef safety
- Reef Safe
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