A group of Goldspotted Snake Eels, also known as the Snake Spotted Eels, looks like a colony of seagrass.
The majority of the body of the Goldspotted Snake Eel is usually buried in the sand and if approached, retreats into the substrate. Several of these eels may be kept together in a 70 gallon or larger aquarium with at least 6 inches of substrate, a gentle current, and without aggressive tank mates. Decor should be kept to a minimum. A tight-fitting lid on the aquarium is required to prevent escape.
The Goldspotted Snake Eel diet consists of meaty foods and live foods such as grass shrimp or small fish.
Like other eels, they are generally compatible with: Large Angelfish, Boxfish, Groupers, Grunts & Sweetlips, Lionfish & Scorpionfish, Puffers and Tangs & Surgeons.
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Name: Goldspotted Snake Eel (Myrichthys ocellatus, Myrichthys oculatus)
Family: Opichthidae Range: Western Atlantic Size: Up to 70 inches Diet: Carnivore Tank Set-up: Marine: Sand; coral or rock, plants Reef Compatible: No Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4 Minimum Tank Capacity: 30 gallon Light: Low Temperament: Semi-aggressive Swimming Level: Bottom Care Level: Easy Care Level: Egg Layer |
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