Eels

Most Eels reach a size between 24 to 36 inches. Eels feed mostly on fish and crustaceans, and most species adjust well to life in captivity and are very hardy inhabitants. A larger aquarium with adequate hiding places and a well-sealed lid is essential for maintaining Eels.

Yellow Edged Moray Eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

300 gallons

Max Size:

8 Feet

Jeweled Moray Eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

No

Minimum Tank Size:

50 gallons

Max Size:

2 Feet

Garden Eel


Care Level:

Expert

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

40 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 2 Inches

Tessalata eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

180 gallons

Max Size:

5 Feet 10 Inches

Wolf Eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot 6 Inches

Zebra Moray Eel


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Peaceful

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

5 Feet

Snowflake Eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

50 gallons

Max Size:

2 Feet

Golden Dwarf Moray Eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Semi-Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

65 gallons

Max Size:

1 Foot

Golden Banana Moray Eel


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

2 Feet

Blackedge Moray Eel


Care Level:

Moderate

Temperament:

Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

No

Minimum Tank Size:

125 gallons

Max Size:

2 Feet

Japanese Dragon Eel


Care Level:

Easy

Temperament:

Aggressive

Diet:

Carnivore

Reef Safe:

With Caution

Minimum Tank Size:

180 gallons

Max Size:

2 Feet