Marbled Eel
NameMarbled Eel
Scientific NameAnguilla marmorata
Common NamesMarbled Eel, Giant Mottled Eel
FamilyAnguillidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, East Africa, French Polynesia, Asia, Australia
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelexpert
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)500
Max Size (Inches)79
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-8.0
Description
The Marbled Eel is a large, predatory, and catadromous species known for its distinctive marbled pattern. It spends most of its life in freshwater rivers and estuaries before migrating to the ocean to breed. Due to its immense size and predatory nature, it requires a very large, specialized aquarium or pond environment.
