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.
Reef Compatability:
not compatable
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: 12"
to 18" |
$109.99
|
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
Approximate
Purchase Size: 12"
to 24" |
$69.99
|
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
Approximate
Purchase Size: 15"
to 30" |
$199.99
|