Description
Indian Mud Moray Eel – A Fascinating and Elusive Brackish Predator
(Gymnothorax tile)
The Indian Mud Moray Eel is a captivating species known for its snake-like body, sharp features, and mysterious personality. Found in the coastal estuaries and mangrove swamps of India and Southeast Asia, this eel naturally inhabits brackish water, though juveniles may adapt to freshwater for short periods.
Displaying a sleek brown to olive body with pale undersides and distinctive small eyes, the Indian Mud Moray is both beautiful and intelligent. It often hides among rocks or pipes, emerging at feeding time to hunt for meaty foods with precision.
Key Features:
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Unique, snake-like appearance with a secretive temperament
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Brackish species that can tolerate light freshwater conditions temporarily
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Excellent ambush predator with fascinating feeding behaviour
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Perfect for experienced aquarists with specialised setups
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Adds exotic character to large brackish aquariums
Care Information:
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Scientific Name: Gymnothorax tile
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Adult Size: 60–70 cm
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Temperature: 24–28°C
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pH Range: 7.0–8.2
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Salinity: Brackish water recommended (SG 1.005–1.015)
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Tank Size: Minimum 300 litres
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Diet: Carnivorous – enjoys prawns, mussels, fish, and other meaty foods
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Compatibility: Best kept alone or with large, non-aggressive tankmates
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Tank Setup: Soft sand substrate, hiding caves, and excellent filtration with a tight-fitting lid (eels are escape artists)
Why Choose the Indian Mud Moray Eel?
The Indian Mud Moray Eel is a truly captivating species for experienced aquarists looking to keep something out of the ordinary. With its exotic looks, curious nature, and brackish habitat req
uirements, it makes an unforgettable addition to a specialised setup.
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Local Delivery
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Minimum spend: £50
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Delivery up to 10 miles: £10
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Delivery up to 25 miles: £20
Distances are measured “as the crow flies”, not by road.
Once your order is placed, we’ll be in touch to arrange a suitable delivery date and time.
Please note, delivery may take a little longer as we often group orders together to build an efficient delivery run.
Important: If you’re ordering a large aquarium, please ensure someone is available to help unload the van on arrival.
Dry Goods Delivery
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DX Express: 1 working day, same-day dispatch before noon 0-75kg
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Express Pallet: 1–3 working days 75-500kg
If you'd like to add more items to an existing order that hasn't yet been dispatched, please place a Click & Collect order and leave a note asking us to combine the orders.
Please note: We currently only dispatch parcels Wednesday to Friday.
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Livestock Delivery
Thursday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Wednesday afternoon
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Delivered Thursday before 1pm
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Order by Wednesday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Friday Delivery – £24
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Dispatched Thursday afternoon
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Delivered Friday before 1pm
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Order by Thursday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
Saturday Delivery – £29
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Dispatched Friday afternoon
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Delivered Saturday before 1pm
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Order by Friday 12 noon
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Minimum spend: £50
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🛒 Dry Goods Now Included!
You can now include dry goods in your livestock delivery – perfect for topping up supplies in one go.
❄️ Please note: We can’t send frozen food with livestock – please order frozen items separately.
⚠️ Delivery Exclusions
Unfortunately, we’re unable to deliver livestock to the following postcodes:
Scotland & Isles:
AB30–AB56, DD8–DD10, DG3–DG9, DG12–DG14, FK17–FK21, KA18–KA19, KA26–KA30, PA20–PA38, PA80, PH3–PH40
Cornwall Isles: TR21–TR25
All of the following postcodes are excluded:
BT, HS, IM, IV, JE, KW
Plus Channel Islands and Shetland Islands
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