Tessalata Eel
Tessalata Eel
(Gymnothorax favagineus)
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Care Level: Easy
Color: Black and Tan
Diet: Carnivore
dKH: 8 - 12
Family: Muraenidae
Maximum Size: 5 - 10 Inches"
Minimum Tank Size: 180 Gallons
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Specific Gravity: 1.020-1.025
Temperament: Semi-Aggressive
Temperature: 72 - 78° F
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Overview
The Tessalata Eel, also known as the Honeycomb Moray Eel or Leopard Eel, has a light colored body and especially attractive, dark honeycomb markings.
Being one of the larger eels, the Tessalata Eel requires a 180 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous rock crevices for hiding and a secure, tight-fitting lid to discourage its escape.
The Tessalata Eel's diet should include sizeable portions of live feeder fish, octopus, and squid. The Tessalate Eel may be kept in a reef aquarium, but will eat smaller fish and cephlapods.
Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 6" to 10"; Medium: 10" to 18"; Large: 18" to 26" ; Extra Large: over 26"