True Freshwater Tiger Moray Eel

Estimated size at shipping: 4-7" Sold as: Unsexed Overview: This unique species is the only moray eel that we know of that truly thrives in freshwater. A recent study shows that adults live their entire lives in freshwater with the exception of breeding migrations. The literature says that they are fairly peaceful for a moray eel and can be kept individually or in groups. We have never kept adults so we can't vouch for this, but that's the word on the street. Setup Considerations: This species is reported to grow to about 3' -4' in aquariums, so they are going to need a large aquarium. Like most eels, they require caves to hide in. They will spend a good deal of their time in the cave with their head sticking out observing their environment. The largest ones we have seen documented grew to just under 5'. These fish are escape artists, so a tight fitting secure lid is a must. Diet: Ours are currently feeding well on frozen bloodworms, frozen brine shrimp, live Neocaridina sp. shrimp, and small fish. They can be trained to eat pellets as well.

Overview: This unique species is the only moray eel that we know of that truly thrives in freshwater. A recent study shows that adults live their entire lives in freshwater with the exception of breeding migrations. The literature says that they are fairly peaceful for a moray eel and can be kept individually or in groups. We have never kept adults so we can't vouch for this, but that's the word on the street.

Setup Considerations: This species is reported to grow to about 3' -4' in aquariums, so they are going to need a large aquarium. Like most eels, they require caves to hide in. They will spend a good deal of their time in the cave with their head sticking out observing their environment. The largest ones we have seen documented grew to just under 5'. These fish are escape artists, so a tight fitting secure lid is a must.