Zebra Moray Eel

Zebra Moray Eel

Gymnomuraena zebra

🧂 Saltwater ✌️ Peaceful 🟡 Moderate 🥩 Carnivore Reef Safe (Caution)

Striking dark brown and white banded eel with a docile temperament. One of the most beautiful and peaceful moray eels.

Tank Size

75 gal
minimum (125+ preferred)

Temperature

74–82°F
23–28°C

pH Range

8–8.4
water acidity

Max Size

36"
91.4 cm

Lifespan

15–20 years
typical in captivity

Swim Level

Bottom
preferred zone

Care Notes

Escape artist — lid must be completely sealed. Blunt teeth designed for crustaceans, not fish. Peaceful toward fish tankmates.

Feeding

Frozen shrimp (shell on), clams, squid, and crab legs. Feed with tongs 2–3 times per week.

Compatible Tank Mates

Engineer Goby 13"

Use Caution With

Blue Tang 12" Yellow Tang 8" Scopas Tang 8" Naso Tang 18" Convict Tang 8" Powder Brown Tang 8" Blonde Naso Tang 16" Mimic Tang 10" Chevron Tang 10" Orange Shoulder Tang 14" Desjardin's Sailfin Tang 16" Atlantic Blue Tang 15"

Incompatible With

Ocellaris Clownfish 3" True Percula Clownfish 3" Maroon Clownfish 6" Blue Green Chromis 3" Yellowtail Damselfish 2.5" Blue Devil Damselfish 3" Kole Tang 7" Powder Blue Tang 9" Clarkii Clownfish 5" Tomato Clownfish 5" Achilles Tang 10" Purple Tang 10"

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