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Muraena pardalis

Common Names: Dragon Eel
Hawaiian Dragon Eel
Leopard Moray Eel
Synonyms: Gymnothorax pardalis
Muraena pardalis
Family: Muraenidae
Category: OthersSW
Distribution: Pacific - North; Hawaii.
Main Ecosystem: Reef; Reef
Temperament: Aggressive; Semi-aggressive.
Diet: Carnivore; Carnivore
Care: The Dragon Eel diet consists of live feeder fish, squid, and octopus, and may eat the other fish in the tank. It requires a 200 gallon or larger aquarium with suitable shelter to conceal itself until it becomes acclimated. In time, it will have its head out in the open or lie out in full view.
pH:
Temperature:
22°C - 26°C
72°F - 79°F
Specific Gravity:
1.02 - 1.025
Potential Size: Male: 90cm (35.4")
Female: 90cm (35.4")
Water Region: Bottom; Bottom
Activity: Nocturnal; Nocturnal
Gender: Unknown.
Breeding: Egg layer.
Variants:
Comments: The aquarium must be equipped with a tight-fitting lid to discourage escape.
Main Colours: White, Yellow, Orange
Markings: Spots Small
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Convex
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