Tessalata Eel (Leopard)

Scientific Name: Gymnothorax favagineus
Family: Muraenidae
Origin: Indo-Pacific Ocean
Care Difficulty: Difficult
Temperament: Aggressive / Predatory
Diet: Carnivore (fish and crustaceans)
Minimum Tank Size: 1200 liters
Maximum Size: 200–300 cm
Temperature: 24–27°C
Salinity: 1.023–1.025 SG
pH: 8.1–8.4
Reef Compatibility: Not compatible

The Tessalata Eel is one of the largest and most impressive moray eel species, distinguished by its black reticulated patterns over a white-cream body. With its powerful jaws and large size, it is truly a top-tier predator.

Points to Consider

• Reaches very large sizes
• Will definitely hunt small and medium-sized fish
• Extremely good at escaping (a completely secure lid is essential)
• Requires very strong filtration and a massive system volume