Pink-lipped Moray Eel
From Microcosm Aquarium Explorer
A moray found in marine, brackish, and freshwater environments. JJPhoto.dk
Overview
Although sometimes sold as a freshwater eel, this species does best in brackish water with a specific gravity of 1.005 to 1.010. (In nature they may venture upstream into freshwater, but do not live permanently away from the brine.)
They are generally peaceful, interesting animals, but should be kept only with larger tankmates as they will capture small fishes and crustaceans, usually on nocturnal hunting forays. They can do well with monos, scats, and archerfishes.
Family: Muraenidae
Other common name(s):
- Freshwater Moray Eel
Native range:
Habitat: Need a cave or ledge providing shelter.
Maximum length: 34 cm (13 in)
Minimum aquarium size: 209 L (55 gal)
Water: Brackish 23 °C (73 °F) - 28 °C (82 °F)
General swimming level: Bottom.
Feeding
Carnivore. Offer whole small fish such as silversides and pieces of crustacean meat such as table shrimp or large krill several times per week.
Aquarium Compatibility
Generally peaceful, but will eat small fishes and ornamental crustaceans. Can be kept in pairs or groups.
Special Care
Handle with care. Moray eels can bite.
Be sure the aquarium is well covered. Eels are notorious escape artists.