Halfband Snake Eel
NameHalfband Snake Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys maculosus
Common NamesHalfband Snake Eel, Spotted Snake Eel, Tiger Snake Eel, Marbled Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Eastern Pacific
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)120
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Hawkfish, Lionfish, Groupers (caution), Triggerfish (caution)
Description
The Halfband Snake Eel is a nocturnal, burrowing marine fish characterized by its elongated, snake-like body covered in distinctive dark spots. It spends much of its time buried in sandy substrates, emerging to hunt for small fish and invertebrates. This species requires a large, mature saltwater aquarium with a deep sand bed to thrive.
