What fish can live with Zebra Moray Eel?

Zebra Moray Eel pairs well with Ocellaris Clownfish, Blue-Green Chromis, Royal Gramma, Firefish Goby, Yellow Tang, Percula Clownfish. Compatibility depends on tank size, water parameters, and stocking density; the full list on this page ranks every checked pairing.

Species Profile

Zebra Moray Eel

Gymnomuraena zebra

Eelspeaceful

Adult size

30″

Minimum tank

125 gal

Temperature

72–82°F

8.1–8.4

Schooling

Solitary OK

Water level

bottom

Grows from juvenile

Typically sold at ~8″ and reaches 30″ over ~3 years. Plan tank size for the adult, not the fish at purchase.

Diet

Frozen krill, silversides, squid (no live feeders)

Notes

Striking dark brown body with thin cream bands. Specialized crustacean-eater, won't bother fish. Truly peaceful with similar-sized tankmates. Needs a tight-fitting lid; eels escape through ANY opening.

Compatible Tankmates

Best tank mates for Zebra Moray Eel

Every species below passes the compatibility engine when paired with Zebra Moray Eelin a suitably sized tank. Verdicts come from the same rules the builder uses — click a card to see that species' own care profile and its tank mates in turn.