EEL – MORAY ZEBRA Gymnomuraena zebra
$249.99
The Zebra Moray Eel is an extremely docile and very eye-catching species, with its name derived from the bold striped pattern across its body. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, Zebra moray eels can vary considerably in color, from dark brown to reddish brown. Unlike most other eels, the Zebra moray eel is often active during the day and poses no threat to the aquarist or fish of any size. The Zebra moray eel can reach an impressive length of 5′.
Care Level: Moderate
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
General Description: The Zebra Moray Eel is an extremely docile and very eye-catching species, with its name derived from the bold striped pattern across its body. Native to the Indo-Pacific region, Zebra moray eels can vary considerably in color, from dark brown to reddish brown. Unlike most other eels, the Zebra moray eel is often active during the day and poses no threat to the aquarist or fish of any size. The Zebra moray eel can reach an impressive length of 5′.
Diet Requirements: A diet largely consisting of frozen chopped or whole shrimp, scallops, mussels, squid, and krill is recommended. Offering live prey items occasionally, such as fiddler crabs or any type of crustacean, is encouraged. We urge using a pair of forceps rather than your hands to feed eels in order to avoid getting bitten by accident.
Care Requirements: A minimum 125 gallon aquarium with 18+ inch width is ideal. Smaller specimens can be temporarily raised in smaller quarters (no less than 75 gallons) as long as it is upgraded accordingly. While the Zebra moray eel is less prone to jump out of an aquarium, a tight lid is still suggested. This eel enjoys a variety of rock work and crevices to take refuge and conceal its body. The Zebra moray eel is to be added “with caution” into a reef aquarium for a couple of reasons. The first is that the Zebra moray eel has poor eyesight and it may inadvertently damage corals as it moves around. The second is that while no fish is under threat, some members of your clean up crew (e.g. crabs, shrimp) will likely be eaten by the Zebra moray eel given its natural diet. Recommended water conditions, 72-78° F, KH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4, salinity 1.020-1.025. *Eels are copper sensitive.
Purchase Size: Small: 6″ to 10″; Medium: 10-1/4″ to 18″; Large: 18-1/4″ to 26″; XLarge: 26″-1/4 or larger.
Note: Your item may not look identical to the image provided due to variation within species. Purchase sizes are approximate.
Dry goods orders are shipped via US Postal Service or UPS to the address provided at checkout based on the selection made in your website shopping cart. Product is carefully packed to help prevent any damage during shipping. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number, and delivery notification. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Perishable items (i.e. live plants, refrigerated/frozen foods) are shipped via US Postal Service 2-3 day to the address provided at checkout for a $25.00 flat rate charge. Items are packed with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more perishable items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $25.00 perishable shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
Livestock (i.e. fish, invertebrates, coral) are shipped via UPS Overnight to the address provided at checkout for a $55.00 flat rate charge. Livestock is packed in insulated styrofoam boxes with secure packing material and heat, cold, or Cryo packs as needed to maintain safe temperatures during transit. If one or more livestock items are in the shopping cart at checkout the $55.00 livestock shipping charge will automatically appear and need to be selected. Livestock is shipped Monday through Wednesday ONLY (no weekend delivery is available) weather permitting, and we reserve the right to delay shipping until conditions are appropriate for safe arrival. Once your order is placed we will contact you to arrange the best shipping date based on these criteria. Someone must be available to receive the livestock order on the first delivery attempt. Once processed you will receive a shipment notification via email with tracking number. Please allow 48 hours for processing after your order is placed.
For mixed dry goods/perishable & livestock orders items will be shipped via their corresponding shipping methods outlined above. Dry goods will be shipped via US Postal Service or UPS based on your selection and checkout, while livestock will ship via UPS Overnight for a $55.00 flat rate charge. You will receive separate notifications and tracking numbers for the dry goods and livestock. Please note due to different carriers and shipping methods dry goods and livestock may arrive on different days.
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