{"id":6078,"date":"2026-02-17T06:36:52","date_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:36:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/product\/golden-dwarf-moral-eel-gymnothorax-melatremus\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T06:36:52","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T06:36:52","slug":"golden-dwarf-moral-eel-gymnothorax-melatremus","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/?product=golden-dwarf-moral-eel-gymnothorax-melatremus","title":{"rendered":"Golden Dwarf Moral Eel Gymnothorax Melatremus"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3 data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"170\">Golden Dwarf Moray Eel \u2013 <em data-start=\"144\" data-end=\"168\">Gymnothorax melatremus<\/em><\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"505\"><strong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"185\">Overview:<\/strong><br data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"188\" \/>The Golden Dwarf Moray Eel is a <strong data-start=\"220\" data-end=\"253\">small yet striking marine eel<\/strong> known for its <strong data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"297\">bright golden-yellow body<\/strong> and compact size, making it one of the more manageable morays for reef aquariums. Its active and curious nature adds visual interest while remaining relatively unobtrusive compared to larger moray species.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"674\"><strong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"518\">Origin:<\/strong><br data-start=\"518\" data-end=\"521\" \/>Native to the <strong data-start=\"535\" data-end=\"558\">Indo-Pacific region<\/strong>, typically found in <strong data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"615\">shallow coral reefs and crevices<\/strong> across Indonesia, the Philippines, and Papua New Guinea.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"874\"><strong data-start=\"676\" data-end=\"688\">Feeding:<\/strong><br data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"691\" \/>Carnivorous \u2013 feeds on <strong data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"766\">small fish, shrimp, and other meaty marine foods<\/strong>. In captivity, provide <strong data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"871\">frozen or live shrimp, small pieces of squid, and other prepared marine foods<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1066\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"891\">Tank Mates:<\/strong><br data-start=\"891\" data-end=\"894\" \/>Compatible with <strong data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"952\">peaceful to semi-aggressive tank mates<\/strong>. Avoid very small fish or shrimp that may be treated as prey. Suitable for <strong data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1063\">reef tanks with secure crevices<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1068\" data-end=\"1083\">Aggression:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1083\" data-end=\"1086\" \/><strong data-start=\"1086\" data-end=\"1106\">Mildly predatory<\/strong> \u2013 small and manageable, but may hunt tiny invertebrates or fish.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1338\"><strong data-start=\"1175\" data-end=\"1196\">Experience Level:<\/strong><br data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1199\" \/><strong data-start=\"1199\" data-end=\"1227\">Intermediate to advanced<\/strong> \u2013 easier to care for than larger morays but requires <strong data-start=\"1281\" data-end=\"1335\">established aquariums with plenty of hiding spaces<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1363\"><strong data-start=\"1340\" data-end=\"1361\">Water Parameters:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<li data-start=\"1364\" data-end=\"1402\">\n<p data-start=\"1366\" data-end=\"1402\">Temperature: <strong data-start=\"1379\" data-end=\"1400\">72\u201378\u00b0F (22\u201326\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1403\" data-end=\"1422\">\n<p data-start=\"1405\" data-end=\"1422\">pH: <strong data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1420\">8.1\u20138.4<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1423\" data-end=\"1452\">\n<p data-start=\"1425\" data-end=\"1452\">Salinity: <strong data-start=\"1435\" data-end=\"1450\">1.020\u20131.025<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1453\" data-end=\"1491\">\n<p data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1491\">Minimum Tank Size: <strong data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1489\">50+ gallons<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1671\">The <strong data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1523\">Golden Dwarf Moray Eel<\/strong> is a <strong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1574\">vibrant, manageable, and engaging species<\/strong>, ideal for reef enthusiasts seeking a colorful and active moray that won\u2019t overwhelm the tank.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Golden Dwarf Moray Eel \u2013 Gymnothorax melatremus Overview:The Golden Dwarf Moray Eel is a small yet striking marine eel known for its bright golden-yellow body and compact size, making it one of the more manageable morays for reef aquariums. 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