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Tessalata Eel - Gymnothorax favagineus
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Tessalata Eel - Gymnothorax favagineusAlso known as: Honeycomb Moray
Maximum Size: the Gymnothorax favagineus grows up to 70 inches.
General Size Specifications: This eel will come small 6 - 9 inches; the medium generally 10 - 13 inches; The Large 14 - 17 inches.
Minimum Tank Size: The Tessalata Eel prefers a tank of at least 200 gallons with plenty of places to hide & swim.
Diet: The Gymnothorax favagineus is a carnivore and likes to eat meaty treats (like live feeder, fiddler crabs, small fish & grass shrimp).
Level of Care: The Tessalata Eel is a low maintenance fish.
Behavior: The Tessalata Eel may act aggressively toward other fish.
Water Conditions: Keep water quality high (SG 1.020 - 1.025, pH 8.1 - 8.4, Temp. 72 - 78° F).
Range: Sri Lanka.
General Notes: Needs plenty of places to hide. PVC pipe may help. Known to jump from open top tanks. Gymnothorax favagineus (Bloch & Schneider 1801), It is a handsome brownish black overall with a network of white to yellow reticulations. Can be very aggressive, eat smaller fish in the tank. Needs plenty of places to hide (substrate). PVC pipe may help. Known to jump from open top tanks.

Note: Due to variations among each species, livestock may not look identical to the image provided. Expect diversity since each animal is unique in color, texture and shape.

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