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Goldentail Moray Eel; Atlantic - Gymnothorax miliaris
The Golden Tail Moray would be a beautiful addition to any tank. It requires a larger tank with suitable shelter to conceal itself until it becomes acclimated. In time, it will have its head out in the open, or will be out in full view. The aquarium must be equipped with a tight-fitting lid to discourage escape.
They tend to be amzing escape artists. Also caution must be taken with this eel, as it will eat just about anything that it can catch and fit into its mouth, including fish and invertebrates.
The Golden Tail Moray's diet consists of live feeder fish, squid, and octopus, and may eat the other fish in the aquarium.
| Ecological Descriptors | ||||
| Habitat | Size (cm) | Diet | Behaviour | Sex |
| Be, Co, R | 70 | Pisc, Cru | I | F |
Description:
Body in shades of brown with small yellow spots. The size of the spots can vary considerably between individuals and might even reverse, with a yellow ground color and brown spots or form a net like-pattern. Tip of tail yellow to gold. Eyes with a ring of yellow around the pupils.
Ecology
This benthic species prefers shallow to mid-range coral reefs, down to 15 meters. Hide during the day in recesses; heads often extend from openings. Forage in open at night. Constantly open and close mouth in order to move water through their gills for respiration. It is active during the day and sometimes hunts together with other predators.
Life Cycle
Like other species of moray eels, the chain moray is oviparous, meaning it produces eggs. The eggs and larvae are pelagic, unlike the adult moray, meaning they are able to be dispersed long distances away from the parent and benthic regions. Can exist almost at the surface in some instances .
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