Gymnothorax kidako
Usually when these guys come in they are about 8-10 inches long. This one is about 2 1/2 feet! They are very colorful with interesting patterns. They usually hang out in their holes with their heads poking out. Their mouths gape as they respire showing off their long teeth which is often mistaken as a sign of aggression.
Maintenance difficulty:
This fish is easy to keep. Most eels are very hardy and readily eat all kinds of live and meaty foods.
Maintenance:
Feed all kinds of live fish and meaty foods. Use a poker if necessary at first to place the food right in front of their mouth. Don't worry if it doesn't eat for a while at first, they can go for several weeks without food (and often do).
Habitat: Natural goegraphic location:
Found in the Indo-Pacific.
Foods:
They feed mainly on small fishes in the wild with an occasional invertebrate.
Social Behaviours:
Sociable and peaceful, can be considered a community fish as long as the tankmates are not small enough to eat!
Sex: Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Breeding/Reproduction
Several freshwater species are known to lay their eggs in the ocean and die afterwards.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 74 and 79 degrees fahrenheit.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Adults can grow to 75 cm (30 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 100 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Will generally stay in the bottom of the aquarium. Will find a cave or crawl under a rock and spend most of their time there with only their heads sticking out.
Availability:
This fish is available from time to time.
