Banded Moray Eel – Echidna polyzona

The Banded Moray Eel (Echidna polyzona) has black and white bands. Juveniles have more distinct bands which become less defined in adults. The width of the bands and coloration (black vs. dark brown, white vs. light tan) can also vary with region.

Moray Eels commonly found in the aquarium trade are predators. They usually cannot be kept in groups and only one eel should be kept in most aquariums. Their natural diet includes smaller fish and invertebrates like crabs and shrimp; tankmates should be chosen carefully since an eel may prey on smaller tankmates. In the aquarium, eels can be fed a varied diet of fresh and frozen meaty foods like shrimp, crabs, scallops, fish flesh and similar items. It is not unusual for an eel to go on a \