The **Yellow Head Moray Eel** is a captivating and vibrant full-sized moray eel. These eels have an elongated, slender body that is primarily tan with a striking yellow head, adorned with numerous darker brown patterns along their length.

**Yellow Head Moray Eels** can grow up to 31 inches and require a minimum tank size of 180 gallons. Known for their aggressive nature, they should not be housed with smaller fish or invertebrates, making them not entirely reef-safe. Their bite can be extremely harmful, even fatal, to humans, so caution is necessary when handling them in a tank.

These eels thrive in tanks with a soft sandy substrate and ample live rock. They often create a cave within the rockwork, usually only exposing their head. **Yellow Head Moray Eels** are nocturnal, becoming more active at night. They are adept escape artists, so ensure all potential escape routes are securely covered.

As carnivores, **Yellow Head Moray Eels** need a diet rich in meaty foods. Offer them small chunks of fresh seafood like squid, krill, scallops, fish, and shrimp using feeding tongs to maintain their health and happiness.

• Aquarium Size: 180 Gallons
• Behavior: Aggressive
• Max Length: 31 Inches
• Colors: Yellow, Tan, Brown
• Feeding: Carnivorous
• Habitat: Indo-Pacific Ocean
• Reef Suitability: Cautiously Compatible
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Water Parameters: 74-82?F, SG 1.020-1.027, pH 7.9-8.5
• Alternate Names: Banded Moray Eel, Banded Reef Eel, Ruppell's Moray, Yellow-headed Moray

Size Categories: Tiny: Up to 6", Small: Over 6-7", Small/Medium: Over 7-8.5", Medium: Over 8.5-10", Medium/Large: Over 10-12", Large: Over 12-14", Extra Large: Over 14-18", Extra Extra Large: Over 18-22", Show Size: Over 22-26", Jumbo: Over 26"

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