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Gymnothorax favagineus

Common Names: Blackspotted Moray
Honeycomb Moray
Laced moray
Reticulated moray
Synonyms: Lycodontis favagineus
Family: Muraenidae
Category: OthersSW
Distribution: Indo Pacific; Red Sea, The Great Barrier Reef, Philippines, New Guinea.
Main Ecosystem: Reef; Reef
Temperament: Predatory; Predatory.
Diet: Carnivore; Carnivore
Care: The Honeycomb Moray Eel's diet should include sizeable portions of live feeder fish, octopus, and squid.








It requires a 200 gallon or larger aquarium with numerous rock crevices for hiding and a secure, tight-fitting lid to discourage its escape.


pH:
Temperature:
22°C - 26°C
72°F - 79°F
Specific Gravity:
1.02 - 1.025
Potential Size: Male: 300cm (118.1")
Female: 300cm (118.1")
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
Markings: Spots Large
Mouth: Normal
Tail: Convex
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