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Ghost Eel
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Ghost Eel

Pseudechidna brummeri

The Ghost Eel is also referred to as the White Ribbon Eel, and is a close relative to the Blue and Black Ribbon Eel of the genus Rhinomuraena. They are very cryptic in nature, and are rarely encountered by divers during the day, but can be seen on night dives. They are very long and slender eels a
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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

Ghost 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:
55 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
✓Reef
✗Coral
✓Invert

Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

Verdicts from our compatibility engine, assuming a typical 90-gallon reef tank. How our engine works →

Tank Compatibility