How long do G. Tile Moray eels live?

[Kinaya]

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]

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]

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.

 

[guppy]

Looks like a monster to me

 

[Kinaya]

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.