Banded Moray

Latin Name

Echidna polyzona

Common Name

Banded Moray

Also known as

Barred Moray, Ringed Moray

Fast Facts

The juveniles of this species have alternating pale and black or dark brown bands, with teeth are conical and rounded. As the banded moray grows the bands become more obscure, while its teeth become more flattened and pebble-like. It is suitable for the home aquarium if provided with live crustaceans, especially small fiddler crabs. With time and persistence it is possible to switch some individuals over to fresh crustacean and fish flesh. Provide this moray with numerous holes and crevices to refuge – this will ensure that it acclimates and does not jump out of the aquarium. This species can be kept with fishes that are to large to swallow (it is less likely to eat fish tankmates than many other morays). It will eat ornamental crustaceans. They may spend more time in the open in a dimly-lit tank. Like all morays, prone to leaping from holes in the tank top.

Sizes

Previous specimens ranged in size from 10" - 16"

Range in Nature

Indo-Pacific

Minimum Aquarium Size

Diet and Feeding

Carnivorous, feeding on live crustaceans – live fiddler crabs may be required to initiate feeding

Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult)

Reef Aquarium Compatibility

This fish will eat ornamental crustaceans.

Related Fish

Chainlink Moray, Snowflake Eel, More Eels

Availability

Not often available, unpredictable availability

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Banded Moray

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Availability is not guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Note: Because these are living animals, and not made in a factory, actual specimens will vary and will not look identical to the image provided. Sizes stated are approximate.