Mediterranean Moray Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Mediterranean Moray in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: expert
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons (946 liters)
• Compatibility: Not suitable for community tanks. Can be housed with very large, robust, and aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Best kept in a species-specific tank.
• Special requirements: Requires a very large tank with numerous secure hiding places (rockwork, PVC pipes). Excellent filtration is essential due to its carnivorous diet. A tight-fitting lid is crucial as morays are expert escape artists. Live or frozen meaty foods are required.

Water parameters

Temperature

20-26°C (68-79°F)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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