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About Rice-Paddy Eel
Elongated, slender body (up to 120 cm long). Dorsal side is greenish-blue, ventral side is white. Distinctive black blotches along entire length and a broad black stripe running from eye to tail base.
Key facts
- Diet
- carnivore
- Origin
- The Pisodonophis boro is naturally found in the Indo-Pacific region, specifically along the coastlines of Indonesia, the Philippines, and Australia, including the Great Barrier Reef. The depth range varies between 3 to 90 meters.
- Diet Details
- Zooplankton, small crustaceans (such as mysis shrimp), and fish eggs in both wild and aquarium environments.
- Max Size
- 28
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Bacterial septicaemia, Columnaris disease
- Feeding Schedule
- Feed 2-3 times daily
- Family
- Ophichthidae
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 75-80°F (24-27°C) pH: 8.0-8.4 Salinity: 1.021-1.025
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 100 gallon tank - Water temperature: 72-79°F - pH: 8.1-8.4 - Specific gravity (salinity): 1.023-1.025 - Live rock and sand substrate - Strong water flow with powerheads or current-generating devices - Hide places among live rock formations - Diet: Carnivorous, offering a variety of meaty foods such as fish, shrimp, and squid
- Difficulty Level
- Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
- Care Level
- Expert
- Temperament
- Peaceful
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