Eels

Eels are a fascinating and diverse category of fish that can make a unique addition to a saltwater aquarium. Known for their elongated, snake-like bodies, eels belong to the order Anguilliformes and are found in a variety of marine environments, from shallow reefs to deep ocean floors. There are many different species of eels, each with its own distinct coloration, size, and behavior. Some popular types of eels kept in home aquariums include the Echidna nebulosa, the Gymnomuraena zebra, and the Gymnothorax funebris. These species are known for their striking appearances and relatively hardy nature, making them suitable for experienced aquarists.

Eels are carnivorous and require a diet rich in meaty foods such as shrimp, fish, and squid. They are generally nocturnal and prefer to hide in crevices or burrow in the substrate during the day, emerging at night to hunt. It's important to provide plenty of hiding spots and a secure lid on the aquarium, as eels are known escape artists. Additionally, eels can be aggressive towards smaller tank mates, so they should be housed with similarly sized or larger fish to avoid predation. Proper water quality and a well-maintained environment are crucial for the health and well-being of eels, as they can be sensitive to poor conditions. Overall, eels can be a captivating and rewarding addition to a saltwater aquarium for those willing to meet their specific care requirements.

1. Common name: Sea conger

   Scientific name: Ariosoma anagoides
2. Common name: Atlantic Mud Eel

   Scientific name: Brachysomophis atlanticus
3. 
   Common name: Crocodile snake eel

   Scientific name: Brachysomophis crocodilinus
4. 
   Common name: Crocodile snake eel

   Scientific name: Brachysomophis henshawi
5. 
   Common name: Yellow-spotted snake-eel

   Scientific name: Callechelys lutea
6. 
   Common name: Marbled snake eel

   Scientific name: Callechelys marmorata
7. 
   Common name: Longfin African conger

   Scientific name: Conger cinereus
8. 
   Common name: European conger

   Scientific name: Conger conger
9. 
   Common name: Carpet eel-blenny

   Scientific name: Congrogadus subducens
10. 
    Common name: Chained moray

    Scientific name: Echidna catenata
11. 
    Common name: starry moray

    Scientific name: Echidna nebulosa
12. 
    Common name: Barred Moray

    Scientific name: Echidna polyzona
13. 
    Common name: Fangtooth moray

    Scientific name: Enchelycore anatina
14. Common name: Caribbean Chestnut Moray

    Scientific name: Enchelycore carychroa
15. Common name: Reticulate hookjaw moray

    Scientific name: Enchelycore lichenosa
16. Common name: Mulatto conger

    Scientific name: Enchelycore nigricans
17. 
    Common name: Moray

    Scientific name: Enchelycore pardalis
18. Common name: Mosaic Moray

    Scientific name: Enchelycore ramosa
19. Common name: Hawaiian garden eel

    Scientific name: Gorgasia hawaiiensis
20. Common name: Klausewitz' garden eel

    Scientific name: Gorgasia klausewitzi
21. 
    Common name: Whitespotted garden eel

    Scientific name: Gorgasia maculata
22. 
    Common name: Splendid garden eel

    Scientific name: Gorgasia preclara
23. 
    Common name: Garden Eel

    Scientific name: Gorgasia sillneri
24. 
    Common name: Zebra Moray Eel

    Scientific name: Gymnomuraena zebra
25. 
    Common name: White-edged moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax albimarginatus
26. Common name: Lord howe moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax annasona
27. 
    Common name: Canary moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax bacalladoi
28. 
    Common name: Masked moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax breedeni
29. 
    Common name: Chestnut moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax castaneus
30. 
    Common name: Lipspot moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax chilospilus
31. 
    Common name: Banded mud moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax chlamydatus
32. 
    Common name: Speckled moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax dovii
33. 
    Common name: tiger moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax enigmaticus
34. 
    Common name: Abbott's moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax eurostus
35. 
    Common name: Honeycomb moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax favagineus
36. 
    Common name: Fimbriated moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax fimbriatus
37. 
    Common name: Yellow-edged moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax flavimarginatus
38. 
    Common name: Moreia verde

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax funebris
39. Common name: Slendertail moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax gracilicauda
40. 
    Common name: Grey moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax griseus
41. Common name: Liver-colored moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax hepaticus
42. 
    Common name: Palechin Moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax herrei
43. 
    Common name: Spotted moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax isingteena
44. 
    Common name: Giant moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax javanicus
45. 
    Common name: Vermiculate moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax kidako
46. 
    Common name: Dwarf moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax melatremus
47. 
    Common name: Guinea moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax meleagris
48. 
    Common name: conger moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax miliaris
49. 
    Common name: California moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax mordax
50. 
    Common name: White-jawed moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax moringa
51. 
    Common name: Cloudy Moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax nubilus
52. 
    Common name: Yellow-mouthed moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax nudivomer
53. 
    Common name: painted moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax pictus
54. 
    Common name: Whitespotted moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax punctatus
55. 
    Common name: spotted moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax reticularis
56. Common name: Steindachner's moray eel

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax steindachneri
57. 
    Common name: Greyface moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax thyrsoideus
58. 
    Common name: Moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax undulatus
59. 
    Common name: Brown moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax vicinus
60. 
    Common name: Barredfin moray

    Scientific name: Gymnothorax zonipectis
61. 
    Common name: Dusky Garden Eel

    Scientific name: Heteroconger enigmaticus
62. 
    Common name: Spotted garden eel

    Scientific name: Heteroconger hassi
63. 
    Common name: Manytooth garden eel

    Scientific name: Heteroconger perissodon
64. Common name: Zebra garden eel

    Scientific name: Heteroconger polyzona
65. 
    Common name: Taylor's garden eel

    Scientific name: Heteroconger taylori
66. 
    Common name: halfbanded snake eel

    Scientific name: Leiuranus semicinctus
67. 
    Common name: White-spotted moray

    Scientific name: Muraena argus
68. 
    Common name: Mediterranean moray

    Scientific name: Muraena helena
69. 
    Common name: Moray

    Scientific name: Muraena melanotis
70. 
    Common name: Stout moray

    Scientific name: Muraena robusta
71. 
    Common name: sharptail eel

    Scientific name: Myrichthys breviceps
72. 
    Common name: Barred snake eel

    Scientific name: Myrichthys colubrinus
73. 
    Common name: Tiger snake-eel

    Scientific name: Myrichthys maculosus
74. 
    Common name: Snake eel

    Scientific name: Myrichthys ocellatus
75. 
    Common name: Napoleon snake eel

    Scientific name: Ophichthus bonaparti
76. 
    Common name: Snake-eel

    Scientific name: Ophichthus cephalozona
77. 
    Common name: Snake-eel

    Scientific name: Ophichthus ophis
78. 
    Common name: Many-eyed snake-eel

    Scientific name: Ophichthus polyophthalmus
79. 
    Common name: Burrowing snake eel

    Scientific name: Pisodonophis cancrivorus
80. 
    Common name: White ribbon eel

    Scientific name: Pseudechidna brummeri
81. 
    Common name: Ribbon eel

    Scientific name: Rhinomuraena quaesita
82. Common name: Cusk-eel

    Scientific name: Sirembo jerdoni
83. Common name: Uniform reef-eel

    Scientific name: Uropterygius concolor
84. 
    Common name: Blotched moray

    Scientific name: Uropterygius fasciolatus
85. Common name: Largespotted snakemoray

    Scientific name: Uropterygius polyspilus
86. Common name: Many-toothed snake moray

    Scientific name: Uropterygius supraforatus