{"product_id":"eel-moray-dragon-lg","title":"Eel - Moray Dragon Lg","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScientific Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnchelycore pardalis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dragon Moray\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFamily:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Muraenidae\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Up to approximately 36 inches (90 cm)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAppearance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One of the most distinctive and sought-after moray eels in the aquarium trade. The Dragon Moray features dramatic orange to reddish-brown coloration covered with contrasting white markings. Its elongated, curved jaws, prominent teeth, and tubular nostrils above the eyes give it the unmistakable dragon-like appearance for which it is named.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Habitat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Native to the Indo-Pacific, where it inhabits rocky and coral reef environments. It typically shelters within caves, holes, and crevices with only its head exposed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBehavior:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A solitary, secretive predator that spends much of its time concealed within rockwork. Once established, it may become more visible, particularly around feeding time.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiet:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous. In the wild, Dragon Morays prey on fish and crustaceans. In captivity, offer a varied diet of appropriately sized marine foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Notes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Provide substantial rockwork with multiple secure caves and hiding areas. A tightly fitted aquarium lid is essential, as moray eels are excellent escape artists. Due to its predatory nature and powerful jaws, choose tankmates carefully and avoid fish or crustaceans small enough to be considered prey.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"8-1-Saltwater-Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43060462059654,"sku":"SW3-SW1762","price":699.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/4837\/0240\/files\/DSCF1894-Edit.jpg?v=1768780512","url":"https:\/\/carolinaaquatics.com\/products\/eel-moray-dragon-lg","provider":"Carolina Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}