View Full Version : How long do G. Tile Moray eels live?
Kinaya
11-13-2005, 9:22 PM
While they are not "monster fish", they are considered somewhat exotic. Anyone know how long their life span is, or kept one for several years? I'm wondering how long I have to enjoy with my G. Tile...I enjoy having him.
clare
11-14-2005, 12:22 PM
Dont know how long they live unfortunately because we have struggled to get ours to eat.What I do know is that they do better in brackish to marine for a longer life and the maximum size quoted on fishbase of 20" is wrong as our surviving one (that does eat) is just over 22" and is still growing.
SimonL
11-14-2005, 12:50 PM
Typically in captivity not very long. Larger Gymnothorax species can live over 20 years, smaller ones over 10. Definately best off in a species mild brackish (1.005) tank.
Morays are definately a "monster", you should see my 30" horned moray. It's so aggressive it will come out of the tank during feeding. I find it ironic that the "FW" morays are harder to keep than most SW species.
Looks like a monster to me
Kinaya
11-14-2005, 8:38 PM
I would love to see it, can you post a pic?
I've had my guy for over 2 years in a "mild brackish" tank...it started out heavily planted, which I think helped him feel more comfortable in eating.