🐍 Laced Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus)
🐍 Laced Moray Eel (Gymnothorax favagineus)
Honeycomb Pattern • Massive Predator • Prestige Species
📋 The Laced Moray Eel is a massive and striking predator, famous for its honeycomb-like black and white patterning that gives it the “lace” appearance. It is one of the largest moray eels in the aquarium trade, capable of reaching over 3 meters in the wild.
This species is a powerful carnivore and requires a very large, secure aquarium with plenty of rockwork and hiding spaces. They are notorious escape artists, so tight-fitting lids are essential.
With its honeycomb pattern, intimidating size, and commanding presence, the Laced Moray Eel is a prestige species suitable only for advanced aquarists with very large marine systems.
💡 Highlights
✨ Honeycomb Pattern – black-and-white lace-like markings
⚪ Massive Predator – can exceed 3 meters (10 ft)
📏 Large Aquarium Only – needs 1000+ liters
✅ Prestige Species – prized by advanced aquarists
🐠 Long-Lived – can thrive for 20+ years in captivity
🧾 Overview
🍽️ Feeding & 🛠️ Care Guide
📏 Retail Size Guide
❓ FAQ Guide
🧾 A Quick Look at the Laced Moray Eel
📛 Common Name: Laced Moray Eel, Honeycomb Moray Eel
🔬 Scientific Name: Gymnothorax favagineus
👨👩👧 Family: Muraenidae
🌍 Origin: Indo-Pacific – East Africa to Papua New Guinea
📏 Max Size: 300 cm in the wild, usually 120 – 150 cm in aquariums
💧 pH Range: 8.1 – 8.4 (marine)
🌡️ Temperature Range: 24 – 28°C (75 – 82°F)
🧠 Care Level: Advanced – predatory species
💖 Temperament: Aggressive predator
🪸 Reef Safe: ❌ No
🏠 Min Tank Size: 1000 L (250+ US gallons)
📌 Tank Level: Substrate caves and rock crevices
🧬 Captive Bred: ❌ No
🌿 Wild Caught: ✅ Yes
⏳ Lifespan: 20+ years in captivity
🍽️ Diet: Carnivore – fish, squid, crustaceans
🐣 Reproduction: Oviparous (not bred in captivity)
