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Blue Ribbon Eel
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Blue Ribbon Eel

Rhinomuraena quaesita

The Ribbon Eel, or Ribbon Moray Eel, has unique characteristics include a long "ribbon-like" body, delicate jaws, and tubular anterior nostrils capped with an elaborate fan-like expansion. The colors of this eel can vary dramatically as it grows in length. The juvenile is jet-black with a yellow
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Compatibility at a Glance

Reef compatible — can be kept with reef
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Blue Ribbon Eel is considered reef safe — it can generally be kept in tanks with corals and sessile invertebrates without damaging them.

Compatibility

Reef Compatible Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
semi-aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
bottom
Minimum Tank:
75 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
Reef
Coral
Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility