Buyer question
How long do Moray eel saltwater fish live?
Our Animal Library gives the Moray eel saltwater fish a lifespan of 10–20+ years.
Source: the Moray eel saltwater fish page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Moray eel saltwater fish in the Animal Library
The detail
Moray eels are long, bold predators from reefs worldwide, and species range from small snowflakes to giants many feet long. They are hardy and interesting, but need a secure lid, strong filtration and tankmates they cannot eat.
- Hardiness
- 4 out of 5 (Hardy)
- Origin
- Tropical reefs worldwide
- Best fit
- Fish-only marine keepers
What to weigh
Morays escape through tiny gaps and will eat small fish and crustaceans. Larger species outgrow most home tanks.