Gymnothorax polyuranodon (True Freshwater moray eel)

[Fat Homer]

Was meant to be for another thread lol... just happened to have pic of my eel as well

 

[john_lord_b3]

Allrighty, it's official now, scientist from Griffith University has proven that G. Polyuranodon _IS_ a _FRESHWATER_ fish. It laid eggs and hatch in the sea, but they lived their juvenile and adult life in mild brackish and full freshwater.

I hope this will laid to rest the debates about G. Polyuranodon's "freshwater" status.

https://research-repository.griffit...ndle/10072/348102/EbnerPUB4973.pdf?sequence=1

I personally keep my Polyuranodon in mild brackish water though it's more safer because they are less susceptible to diseases in brackish.

 

[john_lord_b3]

Apparently, despite looking fierce, G. Polyuranodon (and E. Rhodochilus) will back off from large macrobrachium shrimps which are brave enough to fight them back.

 

[john_lord_b3]

Yes, my Gymnothorax Polyuranodon will eat bloodworms as supplement to its other meals.