Whitelip Moray, Lipspot Moray / Gymnothorax chilospilus

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SCIENTIFIC NAME - Gymnothorax chilospilus

COMMON NAME - Whitelip Moray (Lipspot Moray)

SIZE - 19.7" (50 cm)

MIN. AQUARIUM SIZE - 30 US Gal. (114 L)

FOODS AND FEEDING - Meaty foods, fresh and frozen fish and crustacean flesh, Feed 2 times per week to satiation.

REEF COMPATIBILITY - Will eat ornamental crustaceans, small fishes, may topple corals not secured as well as rock work.

CAPTIVE CARE - Adequate hiding places are a must for this species and it does well in an established reef environment. Do not house with other morays and keep only one per tank. Use a feeding stick for feeding this species.
 

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