{"id":12705,"date":"2026-02-17T23:25:25","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:25:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/skeletor-eel-echidna-xanthospilos\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T23:25:26","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T23:25:26","slug":"skeletor-eel-echidna-xanthospilos","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=skeletor-eel-echidna-xanthospilos","title":{"rendered":"Skeletor Eel Echidna Xanthospilos"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"103\" data-end=\"146\">Skeletor Eel \u2013 <em data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"144\">Echidna xanthospilos<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"429\"><strong data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"161\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"161\" data-end=\"164\" \/>The Skeletor Eel is a <strong data-start=\"186\" data-end=\"216\">striking moray eel species<\/strong>, named for its distinctive skeletal-like pattern of <strong data-start=\"269\" data-end=\"322\">dark body markings with contrasting lighter spots<\/strong>. Its elongated body and intricate coloration make it an eye-catching addition to large marine aquariums.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"605\"><strong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"442\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"442\" data-end=\"445\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"459\" data-end=\"482\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, commonly found around coral reefs, rocky crevices, and lagoons across Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"799\"><strong data-start=\"607\" data-end=\"619\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"622\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"698\">small fish, crustaceans, and marine invertebrates<\/strong>. In captivity, offer <strong data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"796\">meaty foods such as shrimp, squid, clams, and frozen marine preparations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"1001\"><strong data-start=\"801\" data-end=\"816\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"816\" data-end=\"819\" \/>Suitable for <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"866\">larger, non-aggressive species<\/strong>. Avoid small fish or invertebrates that may be seen as prey. 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Its elongated body and intricate coloration make it an eye-catching addition to large marine aquariums. 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