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Green Eel
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Green Eel

Gymnothorax funebris

The Green Eel, also known as the Green Moray Eel, is yellow-green in color and can grow to over 7 feet in length in the wild. In its natural range, the Green Eel poses a problem for divers who carelessly stick their hand into a crevice. In the aquarium, it can pose a major risk as well, especially
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Compatibility at a Glance

~Reef compatible with caution — monitor closely
Not coral compatible — avoid with coral
Invertebrates compatible — can be kept with invertebrates

Green Eel is reef safe with caution — most individuals behave in reef tanks, but some may nip at corals or bother invertebrates. Keep well fed and watch closely.

Compatibility

~ Reef Compatible (with caution) Coral Compatible Invertebrate Compatible

Care Parameters

Type:
fish
Aggression:
aggressive
Swimming Zone:
Surface
Midwater
Bottom
midwater
Minimum Tank:
500 gallons
Schooling:
No
Diet:
carnivore
Safety:
~Reef (caution)
Coral
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Compatibility with Popular Tankmates

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Tank Compatibility