Spotted Snake Eel
NameSpotted Snake Eel
Scientific NameMyrichthys maculosus
Common NamesSpotted Snake Eel, Marbled Snake Eel, Many-spotted Snake Eel, Tiger Snake Eel
FamilyOphichthidae
OriginIndo-Pacific, Red Sea, East Africa, Hawaii, Japan, Australia
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 SpeciesLarge Tangs, Large Groupers, Large Triggers, Lionfish, Other large, robust eels
Description
The Spotted Snake Eel is a nocturnal, burrowing eel found in sandy areas of the Indo-Pacific. It is characterized by its distinctive spotted and banded pattern and spends much of its day buried in the substrate, emerging to hunt at night. This predatory eel requires a deep sand bed and a large aquarium.
