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Jeweled Moray Eel (Muraena lentiginosa)
Jeweled Moray Eel
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Please Note: Due to variations within species, your item may not look identical to the image provided. Approximate size range may also vary between individual specimen.
Jeweled Moray Eel (Muraena lentiginosa)
Additional locales and sizes may be available!
Additional locales and sizes may be available!

Quick Stats

Care Level Easy
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Black, Tan, White, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 2'
Family Muraenidae
Minimum Tank Size 50 gallons
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Care Level Easy
Temperament Aggressive
Color Form Black, Tan, White, Yellow
Diet Carnivore
Reef Compatible No
Water Conditions sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max. Size 2'
Family Muraenidae
Minimum Tank Size 50 gallons
Compatibility View Chart
What do these Quick Stats mean? Click here for more information

Overview

The Jeweled Moray Eel originates from the shorelines of the Eastern Pacific, from the Gulf of California and south throughout Central America. They are one of the smaller Moray Eels, only attaining a maximum size of 24 inches. They are black with beautiful white markings. As a juvenile, these eels are brown with gold spots. This species adapts readily to aquarium life, and does not require a large amount of space.

This is a very hardy eel, but is an escape artist, and requires a tightly sealed aquarium. A 50-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding is ideal for the Jeweled Moray. Most of the eels that are lost in an aquarium are due to poorly sealed tanks. These eels are very aggressive in the aquarium, and will eat any fish, crustacean or other eel that it can swallow.

The Jeweled Eel is a nocturnal predator, ambushing fish and crustaceans. 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.

Approximate Purchase Size: Small 4" to 8"; Medium 8" to 12"; Large 12" to 16"; X Large 16" to 20"

Customer Testimonials

Sawyer W Winston Salem , NC
I recieved a great specimen. It is eating and well adapted. He was about 14 inches when i got him. The only hard part is deciding on a name!
Jim P Nanticoke , PA
Got the medium about 8 months ago an he is AWESOME. I bought the med about 9 inches now he is a foot an a half. Ate my Saddle Valentini Puffer but that was a risk to take.
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