Tessalata Eel
Greek Name: Gymnothorax favagineus
$249.99
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The Tessalata Eel, also known as the Honeycomb Moray Eel or Leopard Eel has an attractive, light-colored body and especially attractive, dark honeycomb marks.
As one of the largest eels, the Tessalata Eel requires a 180 gallon or bigger aquarium that has many crevices in the rock for hiding and a tight, secure lid to prevent its escape.
The Tessalata’s diet must comprise large parts of live feeder fish like octopus and squid. The Tessalate Eel can reside in an aquarium with a reef however it is likely to eat smaller fish as well as cephlapods.
Approximate Size of Purchase Small”6″ up to 10″ Medium to 18″; Large” up to 18″ Large”18″ up to 26″ Extra Large: more than 26″
Care Level
Easy
Temperament
Semi-aggressive
Color Form
Black, Tan
Diet
Carnivore
Reef Compatible
With Caution
Water Conditions
sg 1.020-1.025, 72-78° F, dKH 8-12, pH 8.1-8.4
Max Size
5' 10"
Origin
Sri Lanka
Family
Muraenidae
Minimum Tank
180 gallons
Description
General information on Tessalata Eel
The Tessalata Eel has an attractive, light-colored body with honeycomb-like dark markings. As one of the largest eels that live in aquariums, the Tessalata Eel requires a larger aquarium that has rock crevices for hiding and a tight lid to prevent its escape.
Additional information
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10572 Chestnut St.
Los Alamitos, CA 90720