top of page

#FishShopPhuketThailand
Saltwater Eels
For Marine Aquariums

A Ribbon Eel starts life jet black. As it grows, if it becomes male, its whole body shifts to electric blue with a yellow dorsal ridge — then, later still, it may change again, transforming into a solid golden-yellow female. Three completely different-looking animals, one single fish, across one lifetime. It's one of the most dramatic transformations anywhere in the ocean, and it's exactly why the Ribbon Eel remains a genuine "someday" fish for so many aquarists, alongside notoriously demanding feeding requirements that keep it firmly in expert-only territory. Not every eel in this collection asks quite so much of you — the Snowflake and Zebra Morays, for instance, are considerably more forgiving — but every one of them brings the same unmistakable presence: long, sinuous, and endlessly watchable. #FishShopPhuketThailand

     Please Note, All images shown are for displaying the species purposes only!

    As each eel is different, the actual eel you purchase & receive will be different from the images slightly in, size, shape, color, & markings

    Our Eel Collection

    The lineup ranges from approachable to genuinely advanced. The Snowflake Moray (Echidna nebulosa) and Zebra Moray (Gymnomuraena zebra) sit toward the easier end — the latter uniquely equipped with blunt, crab-crushing teeth that make it one of the only truly reef-compatible morays around, since it simply doesn't register fish as food. At the other extreme, the Ribbon Eel (Rhinomuraena quaesita) and the striking Japanese Dragon Eel (Enchelycore pardalis) demand real experience and a long-term commitment. In between sit specialists like the Spotted Garden Eel, which lives permanently tail-first in a burrow, and the snake-mimicking Banded Snake Eel.

     

     

    A Few Honest Notes Before You Buy

    Eels are escape artists, full stop — every tank needs a lid with no gaps, and we mean none; a fish that can flow through a two-centimeter opening will find it eventually. Feeding technique matters more here than with almost any other fish we sell: target-feeding with tongs, away from your fingers, is standard practice, not a suggestion. And species matching genuinely matters — a Zebra Moray will happily share a reef tank, while a Laced Moray will treat that same reef as a menu. Ask us before you buy if you're not certain which category yours falls into.

     

     

    Getting Yours to You Safely

    Eels travel in double-bagged, oxygenated water with insulation matched to the season, and every order carries our Live Arrival Guarantee. We're happy to talk through acclimation timing before your eel arrives, particularly for the more sensitive species.

     

     

    Come See Them at the Shop, or Order From Anywhere

    Our Phuket store keeps most of this list on display — genuinely one of the better ways to judge temperament and size before committing, especially for a fish that might live over a decade. Ordering online works just as well if you're not local; either way, ask us questions first.

     

     

    Care tips:

    • Tank size: 115–950 L depending on species — Ribbon Eels and Zebra Morays need far less room than a Laced or Japanese Dragon Eel at full size

    • Temp: 22–27 °C

    • Salinity: 1.020–1.025

    • Diet: Live or frozen fish, shrimp, squid; Ribbon Eels are genuinely difficult feeders and may refuse food for extended periods

    • Behavior: Escape risk is universal across this group — a secure lid is not optional

    bottom of page