Black Ribbon Eel

Description

Rhinomuraena quaesita

Needs plenty of places to hide. PVC pipe may help. Known to jump from open top tanks. Ribbon Eels are protandric hermaphrodites and will undergo a color metamorphasis. The juvenile is black with a yellow dorsal fin and will begin to change color roughly between 25 – 35 inches.

Maximum Size: the Rhinomuraena quaesita grows up to 45 inches.

Minimum Tank Size: The Black Ribbon Eel prefers a tank of at least 60 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.

Diet: The Rhinomuraena quaesita is a carnivore and likes to eat Prefers live feeder shrimp, can be coaxed to eat frozen foods with time and patience.

Level of Care: The Black Ribbon Eel is a high maintenance fish.

Behavior: The Black Ribbon Eel may act aggressively toward other fish.

Hardiness: This is not a hardy fish.

Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 – 1.025, pH 8.1 – 8.4, Temp. 72 – 78 F).

Range: Indian Ocean.