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Description
Due to their sensitive nature, we cannot guarantee live arrival for these specimens if shipped.
While the Indian Mud Moray (Gymnothorax tile) is often marketed as a freshwater species, many buyers are disappointed to learn that they are, in fact, a brackish species that requires at least a little salt to do well long-term. However, there is a truly freshwater species of moray; Gymnothorax polyuranodon, sometimes called the tiger moray.
Freshwater morays are a fairly simple species to keep, despite their rarity. They reach about 4-5 feet long, but should be quite at home in a tank of around 75-125 gallons or more. While they will eat anything that fits in their mouth, they are completely peaceful with any tankmates too big to be seen as food. They do squabble amongst themselves, though, so they are best kept individually. As a laid-back species, these eels should not be kept with any aggressive fishes that may attack or intimidate them. Plenty of rock or wood to hide in is much appreciated. Eels require clean, stable tanks to thrive in; ensure your aquarium is fully cycled before adding this species. Also bear in mind that morays are mastert escape artists; all holes and gaps in the lid must be sealed, or these wily fish WILL get out, and quickly! Morays are carnivores, and this species is no exception; meaty live or frozen foods such as krill, shrimp, silversides, chunks of raw fish, etc make a good diet. This highly intelligent and interactive species will quickly recognize humans as their source of food, and can be easily trained to take food from tongs. All in all, these rare and intelligent fish are completely unique among freshwater options and are an incomparable addition to larger community aquaria!
This is a subadult between 2-3 feet long. Our biggest tiger moray yet!