Palespotted Eel
NamePalespotted Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys maculosus
Common NamesPalespotted Eel, Spotted Snake Eel, Ocellated Snake Eel, Ringed Snake Eel, Tiger Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Southern Japan, Lord Howe Island
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)125
Max Size (Inches)40
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarger Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (with caution), Groupers (with caution), Lionfish (with caution), Other large, non-aggressive fish
Description
The Palespotted Eel is a burrowing snake eel known for its elongated, pale body covered in numerous dark spots. It spends most of its time buried in soft sandy substrates, emerging primarily at night to hunt for small fish and invertebrates. This species requires a deep sand bed in an aquarium to thrive.
