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Kidako Eel
| Latin Name | Gymnothorax kidako | ||||||
| Common Name | Kidako Eel | ||||||
| Also known as | Japanese Kidako Eel | ||||||
| Fast Facts | An attractive species from Japan, this species is one of the Holy Grails of Eels and is almost never seen in the trade. It is generally mild mannered for a moray, although it may eat fish it can swallow. It usually does well with other eels of similar size. Like most eels, It may fast on occasion, but usually begins feeding in a week or two after feeding cessation began.
Only occasionally available, those interested should contact us to get on the waiting list. |
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| Sizes | The handful we've had have been around 2' |
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| Range in Nature | Western Pacific | ||||||
| Minimum Aquarium Size | 75 | ||||||
| Diet and Feeding | Carnivorous, feed a variety of foods including pieces of marine fish flesh and shrimp. Readily accepts most meaty foods. | ||||||
| Ease of Care(5=easy, 1=difficult) |  |
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| Reef Aquarium Compatibility | Will eat crustaceans and small fishes, will not harm corals. | ||||||
| Related Fish | Golden Dwarf Moray Eel, Goldentail Moray, Tesselata Eel, Whiteeye Moray, Whitemouth Moray, Yellow Canary Eel, Yellowmouth Moray, More Eels | ||||||
| Availability | Mega rare, totally unpredictable |
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| Add to Cart | Kidako Eel SALE!
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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.
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