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White-eyed Moray Eel
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White-eyed Moray Eel

Gymnothorax thyrsoideus

The White Eyed Moray Eel Siderea thysoidea is also known as the Greyface Moray. With a speckled thick skinned body of tan and dark brown, it has several distinguishing features. Some of these features include a purplish-gray head, bright white eyes, and a gaping mouth. It also has a dorsal fin that
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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

White-eyed Moray 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