Black Ribbon Eel EXPERT ONLY (Rhinomuraena quaesita)
Fish in the family Muraenidae. Expert care. Not Reef Safe.
Quick facts
Appearance
A striking blue-black ribbon-like moray eel with distinctive yellow or pale markings along the jaw and nostrils. Highly elongated body and a small mouth adapted for precise feeding; often displays two-tone coloration with darker dorsal regions.
Diet and feeding
In captivity, feed small live or frozen marine prey such as silversides, feeder fish, shrimp, and squid. Feed 2–3 times weekly; these eels have slow metabolisms and may go days between feeds in the wild.
Difficulty and care for the Black Ribbon Eel EXPERT ONLY
Moderate - Requires some experience due to specific dietary water or tank requirements. Best suited for intermediate aquarists.
Origin and habitat
Indo-Pacific region from Indonesia to the Great Barrier Reef, typically found in deeper reef drop-offs and caves.
Log Black Ribbon Eel EXPERT ONLY in your reef tank
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