Species Profile
Zebra Moray Eel
Gymnomuraena zebra
Eelspeaceful
Adult size
30″
Minimum tank
125 gal
Temperature
72–82°F
pH
8.1–8.4
Schooling
Solitary OK
Water level
bottom
Grows from juvenile
Typically sold at ~8″ and reaches 30″ over ~3 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.Diet
Frozen krill, silversides, squid (no live feeders)
Notes
Striking dark brown body with thin cream bands. Specialized crustacean-eater — won't bother fish. Truly peaceful with similar-sized tankmates. Needs a tight-fitting lid; eels escape through ANY opening.
Photo: NPS photo - Bill Eichenlaub / Wikimedia Commons · Source · Public domain