True Freshwater Tiger Moray Eel

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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 typically grows 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.

Location: Wyoming, United States

Shipping: Please review checkout for final shipping options based on items selected, quantity, and groupings. Heat or cold packs will be included as needed at no extra cost.

• UPS Next Day Small: Fits 1 for $39.99
• UPS Next Day Medium: Fits 5 for $45.99
• UPS Next Day Large: Fits 7 for $49.99
• UPS Next Day Giant: Fits 16 for $69.99

Find details about our shipping process in our FAQ. For example, we ship most orders on the following Monday or Wednesday.

Water Parameters: We keep all our fish at a temperature of 79 F.

Our pH measures around 8.3 with a KH and GH a bit over 300ppm. That being said, we want to caution folks with different water parameters from thinking that they need to change their water for our fish. We have many customers in the Pacific Northwest, Upstate New York, and other areas that have very soft water. Our fish do just fine in their water without any parameter matching. What is most important is that the water our fish are put in upon arrival have steady parameters, not that your water parameters match ours.