Yellow Spotted Moray Eel

The Yellow Spotted Moray Eel (Echidna xanthospilos) is a semi-aggressive species that is reef-safe with caution, admired for its striking black body covered in bright yellow spots, serpentine form, and secretive yet fascinating behavior.

Males typically exhibit larger body size with more pronounced head shape, while females/juveniles tend to be smaller and may display slightly less intense coloration. They reach about 28–30 inches in adulthood and should be housed in aquariums of at least 125 gallons.

Provide ample live rock with caves and crevices for hiding, a sandy or mixed substrate, and secure rockwork to prevent collapse, along with a tight-fitting lid, as moray eels are skilled escape artists. Stable water parameters are essential: salinity 1.020–1.025, temperature 72–79°F, pH 8.1–8.4.

Their diet should consist of meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, crab, clams, silversides, and other marine-based proteins. They may refuse dry foods like pellets. Feed sparingly 2–3 times per week, as overfeeding can cause health issues.With proper care, this eel makes a stunning and unique showpiece species, though tankmates should be chosen wisely to avoid predation.

International Aquatics Quarantine & Guarantee: All fish are checked by marine vets, given a formalin bath, and held for 14 days in copper-treated systems. We feed Selcon-soaked food with Kanaplex and Metroplex during quarantine. Unless marked, all livestock comes with our 15-Day Guarantee. You will receive a video of your fish eating before shipment. On request, we also send photos/videos after arrival at IA. Some species are import-to-order (3-10 business days). Many common species are already cleared or near the end of QT.

Several species will be import-to-order and may take anywhere from 3-10 business days to secure. Once your fish is secured, you will be notified, and the quarantine process will then begin.