Freshwater Moray Eel Care Guide
Gymnothorax polyuranodon
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Bioload Score
26000
AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 60.0 cm / 23.6"
- Temperature
- 23–28°C (74–82°F)
- pH Range
- 7.0 – 8.5
- Min Tank Size
- 650L (172 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Difficult
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live foods like fish and shrimp.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in species-specific tanks or with large, non-aggressive fish.
Good to Know
Freshwater Moray Eels are unique in their ability to adapt to freshwater, though they thrive in brackish conditions.
Gender Differences
Sexual dimorphism is not evident.
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