{"product_id":"dragon-moray-eel-medium-enchelycore-pardalis","title":"Dragon Moray Eel - Medium (Enchelycore pardalis)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy it is a Collector's Vault fish:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Dragon Moray is one of the most sought-after eels in the hobby. Its orange to reddish-brown body is covered in white spots, and its curved jaws, visible teeth and tall tubular nostrils above the eyes give it its dragon-like look. Few are collected each year, so availability is limited and prices stay high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eQuick Facts\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eEnchelycore pardalis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indo-Pacific\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReef safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes (does not eat corals; will eat fish, shrimp and crabs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aggressive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMax size:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 36 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMinimum aquarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180 gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivore\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e 72-78°F, pH 8.1-8.4, specific gravity 1.020-1.025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood tankmates:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, robust fish such as large angelfish, tangs and triggers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/strong\u003e Small fish, shrimp and crabs (all are food); other eels in smaller systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNeeds a large aquarium with secure caves and rockwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA tight-fitting lid is required, as morays are skilled escape artists\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves corals alone, but will eat fish and crustaceans that fit in its mouth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed meaty foods such as silversides, squid and shrimp; use feeding tongs, as bites are serious\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow to Buy, Pickup \u0026amp; Shipping\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditioned (7-Day Hold):\u003c\/strong\u003e your fish usually reaches us the day after you order. We then hold it for at least 7 days to inspect it, make sure it is eating and check for any sign of disease before it goes home with you. Covered by our Collector's Vault Guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect - Save 15%:\u003c\/strong\u003e released as soon as it arrives, with no conditioning period. Sold as-is with no live arrival or health guarantee.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStore pickup\u003c\/strong\u003e in Sugar Land, or \u003cstrong\u003e$100 flat-rate FedEx Priority Overnight shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e within the continental U.S. (ships Monday through Thursday; weather holds as needed).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull terms: \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/collectors-vault-policy\"\u003eCollector's Vault Shipping \u0026amp; Guarantee\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ocean To You Aquariums","offers":[{"title":"Conditioned (7-Day Hold)","offer_id":49919596232859,"sku":null,"price":2294.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Direct - Save 15%","offer_id":49919596265627,"sku":null,"price":1950.72,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0568\/3445\/7755\/files\/dragon-moray.jpg?v=1792866808","url":"https:\/\/oceantoyou.com\/products\/dragon-moray-eel-medium-enchelycore-pardalis","provider":"Ocean To You Aquariums","version":"1.0","type":"link"}