Saddled Snake Eel
NameSaddled Snake Eel
Scientific NameLeiuranus semicinctus
Common NamesSaddled Snake Eel, Half-banded Snake Eel, Ringed Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, Hawaii, Australia
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)75
Max Size (Inches)24
Water TypeSaltwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-78
pH Range8.1-8.4
Compatible SpeciesLarge Angelfish, Tangs, Triggerfish (large species), Groupers, Lionfish (if tank is large enough)
Description
The Saddled Snake Eel is a distinctive marine fish known for its elongated, snake-like body and striking pattern of dark saddles or bands over a lighter background. It is a nocturnal burrowing predator, spending much of its day hidden in the sand or substrate, emerging at night to hunt small fish and crustaceans. These eels require a deep sand bed in an aquarium to thrive.
