Snowflake Moray Eel Echidna nebulosa
Echidna nebulosa
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Water Parameters
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 70 cm
- Min Tank
- 250 L
- Lifespan
- 15
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- Bold predator; safer with fish than Gymnothorax species.
About
Echidna nebulosa — the snowflake moray — has distinctive white, black, and yellow snowflake patterning and molariform (rounded, peg-like) teeth designed for crushing hard prey like crabs, urchins, and snails rather than fish. This makes it less dangerous to fish tankmates than the razor-toothed Gymnothorax species. It is still not reef-safe with shrimp and small crustaceans. Provides entertaining, dramatic movement in large FOWLR displays.
Care Guide
FOWLR. Tank: 200+ L with tight-fitting lid (escapes easily). Feed: chopped seafood, squid, krill — use tongs, not fingers. Not safe with shrimp/crabs. Generally fish-safe but monitor.
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