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Saltwater Eels have a very good sense of smell but very poor eyesite. Eels have an elongonated, snake-like body, and vary greatly in both size and color. Eels feed mostly on fish and crustaceans, and most species adjust well to life in captivity and are very hardy inhabitants. A larger aquarium with adequate hiding places and a well-sealed lid is essential for maintaining eels. They breath by opening their jaws to let water flow through their gills.Saltwater eels live in holes or caves.Saltwater eels have a reputation as vicious hunters, but are usually harmless if handled correctly. They are compatible with Triggerfish, Pufferfish, and Larger Angelfish.

Tessalata Eel
Gymnothorax favagineus

Description:This is one of the most attractive of all the morays, also called the Honeycomb Moray Eel. As an juvenile, the spots form a lattice pattern. In adults, the spots become smaller, so more of the white background is showing. Although lovely, it gets large (so house it accordingly) and it is very predatory, feeding on any fish it can swallow. Do not underestimate its ability to ingest fish tankmates, some of which may look to large for it to swallow! It is also a eel predator and will make short work of morays that are smaller than it is. It will jump out of open aquariums and may even knock off glass tops at night when it moves about the aquarium.
Recommended Tank: It requires a 150 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous rock crevices for hiding and a secure, tight-fitting lid to discourage its escape.
Food and diet:The Tessalata Eel's diet includes live feeder fish, octopus, and squid.
Reef Compatability: With Caution
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 8" to 12"; Medium: 12" to 18"; Large: over 18"

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Garden Eel
Taenioconger hassi
Garden Eel
Description:Also known as Hass's Garden Eel, the Garden Eel, spends much of its time in the substrate. You will see its head and often a portion of its body poking out of sand or pebbles, swaying like a simple gorgonian in the water. When approached, they retreat back into the substrate as they are not terribly aggressive. Because they are relatively peaceful eels, they should not be kept with aggressive creatures, though multiple Garden Eels can be kept together in one tank. A tight-fitting lid is advised to prevent escape.
Recommended Tank: It requires a 40 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous rock crevices and a moderately thick substrate for hiding and a secure, tight-fitting lid to discourage its escape.
Food and diet:freshwater ghost shrimp, feeder fish, and other meaty foods
Reef Compatability: With Caution
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 6" to 14"

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 Snowflake Eels
Echidna nebulosa

Description:One of the most popular morays in the aquarium trade. It readily accepts most foods, stays relatively small and is less of a threat to its fish tankmates than many other morays. It may pester some fish when food is added to the water. Like most morays, this eel will spend much of its time with its head protruding from under a rock or from a crevice during the day. However, in time it will become more brazen and move about in the open more when the aquarium is illuminated. Provide with plenty of hiding places.
Recommended Tank: A 20 gallon or larger fish only
Food and diet:Carnivorous, feeding on live crustaceans – live food may be required to initiate feeding, very easy to mainain once established.
Reef Compatability: Will eat crustaceans and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed.
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 2+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 5" to 8"; Medium: 9" to 12"; Large: over 12"
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Golden Moray Eel
Gymnothorax miliaris

Description:The Golden Dwarf Moray Eel is stunning and often rare find. Since they are a Dwarf eel, they can be placed in smaller tanks that larger Moray eels require. Best kept in a tank with a secure lid and plenty of hiding spots. The Golden Dwarf Moray is considered a peaceful tankmate. While it does not commonly eat other fish or crustaceans there is always the possibility that it may eat fish that are small enough to fit in its mouth, as well as a variety of crustaceans. Color on these beauties can vary to any shade of yellow with black spots of varying size.
Recommended Tank: A 55 gallon or larger aquarium
Food and diet:Carnivorous, feed a variety of foods including pieces of marine fish flesh and shrimp. Readily accepts most meaty foods.
Reef Compatability: with caution
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: 9" to 16"

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Chainlink Moray Eel
Echidna catenata

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Description: One of the most popular morays in the aquarium trade. It readily accepts most foods, stays relatively small and is less of a threat to its fish tankmates than many other morays. It may pester some fish when food is added to the water. Like most morays, this eel will spend much of its time with its head protruding from under a rock or from a crevice during the day. However, in time it will become more brazen and move about in the open more when the aquarium is illuminated. Provide with plenty of hiding places. Chain link moray eels have long slender bodies. They have white coloring with a slightly yellow tint. They get their name for round, black or gray chain markings across their entire bodies.
Recommended Tank: A 20 gallon or larger fish only
Food and diet:Carnivorous, feeds on crustaceans – live food may be required to initiate feeding, very easy to mainain once established.
Reef Compatability: Will eat small crusteceans, but no harm to even small fish.
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours

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Japanese Dragon Eel
Enchelycore pardalis

Availability Note: Difficult to obtain.
Description
:The "Holy Grail" of the morays, the spectacular Japanese form of this species is almost never seen in the trade. It is noted for its intense color, with "more orange" on the chest. Carnivorous, may require live food to initiate feeding. May accept pieces of fresh shrimp impaled on a feeding stick. Known to engage in some long periods of fasting, for months at a time, without harm.
Recommended Tank: A 55 gallon or larger fish only
Food and diet:Carnivorous, feeding on live crustaceans – live food may be required to initiate feeding, very easy to mainain once established.
Reef Compatability: Will eat crustaceans and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed.
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.

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Black Ribbon Eel
Rhinomuraena quaesita
Fromia Star
Description:The Black Ribbon Eel is actually just a juvenile Blue Ribbon Eel. The Ribbon Eel family is quite a colorful lot. The juveniles start out black, then change color in adulthood. The males turn blue and yellow, eventually becoming females and turning yellow or yellow-green later in life. They are relatively peaceful, though they are predators. It is often seen sitting with its mouth open to breathe, frequently mistaken for a predatorial stance. This species can live very long, and they do great in large aquariums with a good amount of rock to hide in. Studies have shown that this species does better in aquariums when in pairs.
Recommended Tank: Black Ribbon Eels should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 75 gallons, a sand substrate, and plenty of live rock, which provides at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new environment.
Food and diet: In the aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability: Will eat crustaceans and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed. Predatorial fish may nip at it.
Level of Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 18" to 24"

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Blue Ribbon Eel
Rhinomuraena quaesita
Fromia Star
Description:The Blue Ribbon Eel, also known as the Yellow Ribbon Eel, is a stunningly vibrant specimen in the Moray Eel family from the Indo-Pacific region. The Ribbon Eel family is quite a colorful lot. The juveniles start out black, then change color in adulthood. The males turn blue and yellow, eventually becoming females and turning yellow or yellow-green later in life. They are somewhat aggressive, being a predatorial fish. It is often seen sitting with its mouth open to breathe, frequently mistaken for a predatorial stance. This species can live very long, and they do great in large aquariums with a good amount of rock to hide in. Studies have shown that this species does better in aquariums when in pairs.
Recommended Tank: Blue Ribbon Eels should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 75 gallons, a sand substrate, and plenty of live rock, which provides at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new environment.
Food and diet: In the aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability: Will eat crustaceans and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed. Predatorial fish may nip at it.
Level of Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 18" to 36"

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  White Ribbon Eel
Pseudechidna brummeri
Fromia Star

Description:The White Ribbon Eel, also known as the Ghost Eel, is from the Indo-Pacific region. Though it is related to the Blue Ribbon Eel, the White Ribbon Eel is the only member of the Pseudechidna genus in all the Moray Eel family. The body is mostly white with salt and pepper spots around the head and long nostrils extending from the nose. The coloring of this species can change with age, taking on a brown tone. They are somewhat aggressive, being a predatorial fish. This species can live very long, and they do great in large aquariums with a good amount of rock to hide in. Studies have shown that this species does better in aquariums when in pairs.
Recommended Tank: White Ribbon Eels should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 55 gallons, a sand substrate, and plenty of live rock, which provides at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new environment.
Food and diet: In the aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability: Will eat crustaceans and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed. Predatorial fish may nip at it.
Level of Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 18" to 26"
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Jeweled Moray Eel
Muraena lentiginosa

Description:Jeweled Moray Eels are a popular moray within the hobby and a hardy species among the smaller Moray Eels. Endemic to the Eastern Pacific, running along the coast of California, Central America, all the way to tropical reefs of South America. Jeweled Moray Eels get their name from their dark, purple-brown to mottled white-gold base coloration with multiple white to yellow, contrasting spots and blotches that commonly have darker borders, making them stand out like "jewels". Jeweled Moray Eels are extremely aggressive and possess a painful bite delivered from a powerful jaw and long, sharp teeth that curve inwards in order to capture and shred their prey while attempting to swallow it whole.
Recommended Tank:Jeweled Moray Eels should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 90 gallons, a sand substrate, and plenty of live rock, which provides at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new environment.
Food and diet:In the aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability: not compatable
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: 12" to 18"

$109.99
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Spotted Snake Eel
Myrichthys maculosus

Description:Like the name applies a beautiful white coloration with spots everywhere. The spotted eel covers itself in the sand with its head out and if it senses danger covers itself completely into the substrate. Like all eels, a tight-fitting lid is highly recommended to prevent escape.
Recommended Tank:A 50-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding is ideal for a snake eel. If multiple specimens are desired we recommend one start with a 100 gallon or larger tank. Most of the eels that are lost in an aquarium are due to poorly sealed tanks. All eels are escape artists, be cautious.
Food and diet: meaty foods and live foods such as grass shrimp or small fish.
Reef Compatability: with caution
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 12" to 24"

$69.99
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  Green Moray Eel
Gymnothorax funebris

Description:The green moray is really brown! The yellow tint of the mucus that covers its body, in combination with the drab background color, gives the fish its characteristic uniform green color.The moray’s muscular, scaleless body is laterally compressed (flattened side to side).The dorsal and anal fins are continuous with the short tail, or caudal fin, giving the appearance of a single fin running from the top of the head, along the back, around the tail, and underneath forward to mid-body. It has neither pelvic nor pectoral fins. The green moray has conspicuous, tube-like nostrils and finds its prey mostly using its sense of smell.

Green morays are sedentary or sit-and-wait predators with strong teeth. Rather than hunting for food, they wait until food comes to them.Their bite, contrary to popular belief, is not poisonous, but may cause infection.Part of their vicious reputation may come from the fact that they habitually open and close their mouths.Although this behavior may appear threatening, they are actually taking in water to breathe. The water passes over the gills and exits through vent-like openings at the back of the head.

Given these characteristics, and the fact it can inflict severe bites, the Green Moray should not be kept by most aquarists. It is best kept by the more experienced or in its natural habitat. Caution must be taken with this eel, as it will eat just about anything that it can catch and fit into its mouth, including fish and invertebrates.
Recommended Tank:A 150 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding is ideal for a Green Moray.
Food and diet:The diet of the Green Moray should include live fish and all meaty foods.
Reef Compatability: with caution
Level of Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: 15" to 30"
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Black Edge Moray Eel
Gymnothorax saxicola

Description:The Black Edge Moray Eel also known as the Ocellated Moray originates from the Caribbean ocean. It is brown in color with beautiful golden spots covering the entire body. The underside of the eel is also gold in color, and the tail is outlined in black, which gives it its name. Like other Moray eels, it has a very thick body and will typically hide in the rocks with its gaping mouth out in plain view. The aquarium must be equipped with a tight-fitting lid to discourage escape. Caution must be taken with this eel, as it will eat just about anything that it can catch and fit into its mouth, including fish and invertebrates.
Recommended Tank:A 100 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding is ideal for a Black Edge Moray.
Food and diet:The Black Edge Moray Eel's diet consists of live feeder fish, squid, and octopus, and may eat the other fish in the aquarium.
Reef Compatability: with caution
Level of Care: Moderate
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: 12" to 24"
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Green Wolf Eel
Congrogadus subducens

Description:This fish from the Indo-West Pacific is neither an eel nor a blenny (and most certainly not a wolf). Other common names include the carpet eel blenny or just plain ol' eel blenny. As described in detail in Fish Tales 2004-4, this fish is a member of the Pseudochromidae (Dottyback) family. The male wolf eel is green, while the female is a more drab gray/brown with a pinkish hue that seems to vary in intensity.
Recommended Tank:A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of hiding places throughout the aquarium.
Food and diet:Its diet should include meaty foods such as small marine fish, chopped clam, and prawns in its diet.
Reef Compatability: with caution
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate Purchase Size: 12" to 24"
$39.99
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Zebra Moray Eel
Gymnomuraena zebra

Description:The Zebra Moray is one of the most docile eels available, making it ideal foe a peaceful community tank. These eels rarely bother even the smallest fish. They feed on crustaceans, not fish. They are quite shy initially; a situation not uncommon to many eels. Like most morays, this eel will spend much of its time with its head protruding from under a rock or from a crevice during the day. However, in time it will become more brazen and move about in the open more when the aquarium is illuminated. Provide with plenty of hiding places.
Recommended Tank: It requires a 125 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous rock crevices for hiding and a secure, tight-fitting lid to discourage its escape.
Food and diet:Tdiet includes live feeder fish, octopus, and squid.
Reef Compatability: With Caution
Level of Care: Easy
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Special Order: This is a special order item. Special order items cannot be canceled once you submit your order.
Approximate Purchase Size: Large: 18" to 22"; Xlarge over 22"

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