Goldentail Moray

This marine aquarium fish is known as Goldentail Moray and the correct latin name is Gymnothorax miliaris. It belongs to the Moray Eel family. (e) It's origin is Western Atlantic. (e)

Character and suggestions regarding care

This species belongs to the semi-aggressive ones.

Goldentail Moray can grow up to 70 cm what is approximately 27 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 8400cm² of water surface which is approximately 1302 square inch. This species will require to be kept in a tank that is very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Very large aquariums hold at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).

It is not very difficult to keep the Goldentail Moray fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.

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