Pacific Snake Eel
NamePacific Snake Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys maculosus
Common NamesSpotted Snake Eel, Pacific Spotted Snake Eel, Marbled Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific Ocean
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Angelfish, Triggerfish (non-aggressive types), Groupers (compatible size)
Description
The Pacific Snake Eel (*Myrichthys maculosus*) is a nocturnal, burrowing marine eel known for its distinctive spotted pattern and elongated, snake-like body. It spends much of its time buried in sandy substrates, emerging to hunt small fish and invertebrates. This species requires a deep sand bed in an aquarium to thrive.
