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SALT WATER
- Vertebrate - Eels
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Purplemouth Moray Gymnothorax vicinus
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Purplemouth Moray (Gymnothorax vicinus)
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Family: Unavailable
Maximum Size: 48.0 inches
Temperament: Aggressive
Stamina: Hardy
Activity: Day / Diurnal
Tank Area Preference:
Lower Tank Area
Captive Breeding: Unreported
Sexual Differences: None Specified
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The large, wide eyes of this eel makes it stand out more than its coloration. As with most eels, it will eat most anything that it can fit into its mouth. Always exhibit care and caution with eels, especially of this size. If combining with other Morays, always check compatability and generally only mix with eels of the same size. |
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The Purplemouth Moray's scientific name is Gymnothorax vicinus. Typically reaching a max size of about 48.0 inches in length, the Purplemouth Moray is aggressive in nature and 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. Gymnothorax vicinus should not be housed in a tank less than 75 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 extra swimming area and a stable cave/sheltering ledge.
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salt water
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