{"product_id":"indian-mud-moray","title":"Indian Mud Moray","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Indian Mud Moray (Gymnothorax tile) is one of the most unusual eel species available in the aquarium hobby. Often sold as a freshwater eel, this fascinating predator actually thrives in brackish water conditions and develops into a large, powerful fish requiring specialist care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Typical Aquarium Size: 45–60 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Large Adult Specimens: 60–75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Maximum Reported Size: Up to 90 cm (35 inches)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile most aquarium specimens remain under 75 cm, a well-maintained adult can become a substantial predator requiring considerable floor space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended Tank Size\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuvenile (15–30 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•250–350L minimum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdult (45–60 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•750L+ recommended\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully Grown (75 cm+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Ideally:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e •1200–2000L aquarium\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e •Minimum footprint of 2400mm × 750mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a bottom-dwelling species, floor space is significantly more important than tank height.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most misunderstood aspects of Indian Mud Moray care is water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJuveniles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Can adapt to freshwater temporarily\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Prefer brackish conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Specific Gravity: 1.005–1.015\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•pH: 7.5–8.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Temperature: 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany specimens survive for years in freshwater but typically show better health, appetite, coloration, and longevity when maintained in properly mineralized brackish environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth Rate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Mud Morays are moderate growers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can expect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•20–30 cm within the first year\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•40–50 cm after 2–3 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•60 cm+ as mature adults\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth is influenced by:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Diet quality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Water conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Available space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Filtration capacity\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Feeding frequency\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndian Mud Morays are carnivorous predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended foods:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Prawns\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Mussels\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•White fish fillet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Earthworms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Frozen lancefish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Krill\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Silversides\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost specimens can be trained to feed from tongs and quickly learn to recognize their keeper.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid relying solely on feeder fish, as this often leads to nutritional deficiencies and increased disease risk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🐟 Tank Mates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable tank mates include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Monodactylus\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Scats\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Silver Dollars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Large Datnoids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Archerfish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Larger Severums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Robust Cichlids\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Arowanas (large systems)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Small fish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Crabs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Slow-moving bottom dwellers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Anything that fits inside its mouth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf it can swallow it, it eventually will.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Glass And Gill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680392306982,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1019\/9810\/0774\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_6ea6e880-7bcd-4723-a58d-ffec3017bdce.png?v=1786618884","url":"https:\/\/www.glassandgill.co.za\/products\/indian-mud-moray","provider":"Glass And Gill","version":"1.0","type":"link"}