{"product_id":"snowflake-moray-eel","title":"Snowflake Moray Eel","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eBiosecurity Shipping Limitations apply\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eShipping Allowed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 79.3752px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eTasmania\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 128);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWestern Australia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 255, 42);\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eNorthern Territory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNO\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 49.3739%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003eAll Other States\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 50.2683%; height: 20.5938px;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(107, 183, 31);\"\u003eYES\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eAbout Snowflake Moray Eel\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Snowflake Moray Eel is one of the most popular marine morays, recognised for its \u003cstrong\u003ecream to yellow body covered in intricate brown and black spots, blotches and snowflake-like markings\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its unusual appearance and fascinating behaviour make it an excellent feature animal for a large marine aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite their intimidating appearance, Snowflake Morays are generally \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful towards appropriately sized fish\u003c\/strong\u003e and spend much of their time hiding among rockwork, emerging to explore and feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are powerful predators with excellent escape abilities, so an aquarium must have \u003cstrong\u003esecure rockwork and a tightly fitted lid\u003c\/strong\u003e. They may prey on smaller fish, shrimp, crabs and other crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSnowflake Morays are best kept in mature marine systems with plenty of caves and crevices. They are not suitable for reef aquariums containing valuable ornamental crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eQuick Care Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEchidna nebulosa\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Snowflake Moray Eel \/ Snowflake Eel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Muraenidae\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marine Fish \/ Moray Eel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 60–65 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to Semi-Aggressive\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum Aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300 L+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 24–28°C\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 8.1–8.4\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSalinity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1.023–1.026 SG\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bottom \/ Rockwork\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReef Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e With Caution\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large Marine and Fish-Only Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAre Snowflake Moray Eels aggressive?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are generally \u003cstrong\u003epeaceful towards fish too large to be swallowed\u003c\/strong\u003e, but they are predators and may eat smaller fish and crustaceans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big does a Snowflake Moray Eel get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults commonly reach around \u003cstrong\u003e60–65 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, although individual specimens can vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat do Snowflake Moray Eels eat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are carnivores and should be offered a varied diet including \u003cstrong\u003eprawns, squid, mussels, fish and other meaty marine foods\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Snowflake Moray Eels live in a reef tank?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can be kept with corals in some setups, but they are \u003cstrong\u003enot reliably reef safe\u003c\/strong\u003e because they may eat ornamental shrimp, crabs and other crustaceans. Their activity can also disturb loose rockwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan Snowflake Morays escape?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Morays are notorious escape artists. A \u003cstrong\u003esecure, tightly fitted lid\u003c\/strong\u003e is essential, with particular attention paid to gaps around plumbing and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan a Snowflake Moray be kept with other fish?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided tank mates are appropriately sized. Avoid small fish and ornamental crustaceans that could potentially become prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaving gaps in the aquarium lid\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorays can squeeze through surprisingly small openings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping them with small fish or shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTheir natural predatory behaviour means smaller tank mates may become food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProviding insufficient hiding places\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaves and rock crevices are essential for security and natural behaviour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding only one type of food\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA varied diet of marine seafood helps provide better overall nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUsing unstable rockwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMorays are strong animals and can move or displace poorly secured rocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverfeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLarge meaty meals can create significant waste, so maintain excellent filtration and feed appropriately sized portions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"z-0 flex min-h-[46px] justify-start\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mb-px h-px w-full opacity-0\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-center\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Apex Aquatic","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49279827607691,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/oiwj73dSLbbOHGlRWKVwMvplB1Q7WBbnavl5-655Enzg9hByPskHpau6wy25MZojweK3RFxICVD5Kv3IAtELxmxhCLFWctWKV9Ru5BrTdhUcen6IQ2lXySHc7u8Jhg3GKadiz4Kcmn1sSqvAgZ_UTuJplEX8chSrmlENfVjebg4HVIlCSMwGr2K.jpg?v=1788143776","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/snowflake-moray-eel","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}