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Scientific Name: Echidna nebulosa
Family: Muraenidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Easy – Moderate
Temperament: Semi-aggressive
Diet: Carnivore (mainly crustaceans)
Minimum Aquarium Size: 400 liters
Maximum Size: 60–90 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Caution recommended

The Snowflake Eel is one of the most popular and hardy moray species, known for its black-white-yellow patterns. It is considered calmer than many other moray eels and adapts more easily to an aquarium environment.

In its natural habitat, it lives in rock crevices and caves within coral reefs. It feeds on crabs, shrimp, and other crustaceans, breaking them with its strong jaws.

Points to Consider

• May consume small shrimp and crustaceans
• An escape artist (a fully covered aquarium is essential)
• Requires large rock caves and hiding places