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SALT WATER  - Vertebrate - Eels

Dragon Moray Enchelycore paradalis

Dragon Moray (Enchelycore paradalis)  
Aliases:  Hawaiian Dragon Moray
Dragon Moray Enchelycore paradalis
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  Family:  Unavailable
  Maximum Size:  32.0 inches
  Temperament:  Aggressive
  Stamina:  Moderately Hardy

  Activity:  Day / Diurnal
  Tank Area Preference:
   Lower Tank Area

  Captive Breeding:  Unreported
  Sexual Differences:  None Specified

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   A striking appearance and devilish look will attract many to this eel. However, it needs to be housed only with others that cannot fit into its large, expandable jaws. It will take paitence to acclimate this one. Dragons are relucant to feed at first and it could be weeks before it decides to cooperate. Try live feeders to initiate feeding at first, before moving into cut preperations.   
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The Dragon Moray (Enchelycore paradalis) is sometimes called a Hawaiian Dragon Moray. Typically reaching a max size of about 32.0 inches in length, the Dragon Moray is aggressive in nature and moderately hardy in stamina. It's more active during the daytime and less at night, and will hang out or do best in the lower tank area. According to FishDB current data, captive breeding success is unreported and there are no external signs of sexual differences. Enchelycore paradalis should not be housed in a tank less than 55 gallons in size. Tank parameters should be maintained with ph level between 8.1 - 8.3, temperature between 77 - 79 degrees fahrenheit, and a salinity between 1.020 - 1.023. Some of the environmental concerns that you should strive to replicate in your home aquaria to promote succesful acclimation include plenty of hiding places and a stable cave/sheltering ledge.

  
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