This fish is known as
Zebra Moray Eel, Carpet Eel Blenny, Eared Eel Blenny, Wolf, Green Wolf Eel and the correct latin name is
Gymnomuraena zebra. The family that this fish belongs to is called the
Moray Eel family. (
e) Origin of this fish is
Indo-Pacific. (
e)
Character and suggestions regarding care
This species might become aggressive if kept in inappropriate aquariums. Open areas are necessary for happy life.
Zebra Moray Eel can grow up to 45 cm what is approximately 17 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 5400cm
2 of water surface which is approximately 837 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (
e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is easy to keep the Zebra Moray Eel 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 recommended pH level is between 8.0 and 8.3 since marine fish are used to these levels in general.
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Document modified on Tue Dec 11 12:13:55 UTC 2007
Document created on Tue Dec 11 12:13:55 UTC 2007
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