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Gymnomuraena zebra

Common Names: Zebra moray eel
Synonyms: Echidna zebra
Gymnothorax zebra
Muraena zebra
Poecilophis zebra
Family: Muraenidae
Category: OthersSW
Distribution: Indo Pacific; Tropical Indo-Pacific and Red Sea
Main Ecosystem: Reef; Reef
Temperament: Peaceful; peaceful
Diet: Carnivore; Carnivore
Care: The Zebra Moray Eel diet should include sizeable portions of meaty foods, fresh fish including clams, squid, scallops, and shrimp. The Zebra Moray Eel is an ideal moray for the community fish tank. It poses no threat to its fish tank mates or the aquarist, and is often out and about during the day rather than at night. A 130 gallon or larger aquarium must be provided with crevices for hiding that are large enough to conceal the eel's entire body.
pH:
Temperature:
22°C - 26°C
72°F - 79°F
Specific Gravity:
1.02 - 1.025
Potential Size: Male: 150cm (59.1")
Female: 150cm (59.1")
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, Black, Orange
Markings: Striped Vertical
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Convex
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Submitted By: dthurs
Contributors: sirbooks
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