Banded moray????

reeftank27

reeftank27

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Im getting one tomorrow and just wondering how big do they get, I know its a smaller eel but just wondering how big. Thanks
Oh and Im getting a yellow head as well any info on these besides they are fish killers?
 
aw2x3

aw2x3

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Why buy either if you dont know anything about them? :notsure:
Yellow Heads (i.e. Fimbriated) will not just kill fish...they'll kill other Morays too.
 
reeftank27

reeftank27

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not buying them, getting them for free from the same tank my snowflake came from, they were all living happily till I gave the guy a huma huma and now the eels are getting beat up so Im giving them a home. I have had both species before but for short periods of time just. I know there behavior just wondering how big they got. Im pretty sure there a both under 3 ft eels. Thanks for the link, he was on there.
 
unleashed

unleashed

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which species was it that you were looking up im still looking for a couple that i have.i seam to have the knack for finding odd species here are the 2 i have but havent found exact species yet one i have been researching for for over 2 yrs now the blue eel is the one i cant seam to find a match for yet.and so far this is the best pic ever hes accually bluish black.the next is a type of banded moray(18-20 inches feeds mostly on crustations while the black moray(24 in) favors silverslides and fish he mostly snubs crustation type foods
 
sebae09

sebae09

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The Zebra Moray Eel is an eyecatching and extremely docile species that derives its name from the bold pattern of bars on its body.
The Zebra Moray Eel is an ideal moray for the community fish tank. It poses no threat to its fish tank mates or the aquarist, and is often out and about during the day rather than at night. A 125 gallon or larger aquarium must be provided with crevices for hiding that are large enough to conceal the eel's entire body.
The Zebra Moray Eel diet should include sizeable portions of meaty foods, fresh fish including clams, squid, scallops, and shrimp.
Minimum Tank Size: 125 gallons
Care Level: Difficult
Tank Conditions: 72-78°F; sg 1.020-1.025; pH 8.1-8.4; dKH 8-12
Max. Size In Aquarium: Up to 4' 9"
Color Form: Black and White
Temperament: Peaceful
Reef Compatible: With Caution
Diet: Carnivore
Compatibility: View Chart
Origin: Indo-Pacific
Family: Muraenidae
 
reeftank27

reeftank27

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nope i was talking about the banded moray. I got him he is in my 40 gallon till i get up my 65. He is to small and would get eatin in my bigger tank. He seems to be very happy in there with my reef. I just hope he doesnt snack down my shrimp or crab.
 
momma2jaci

momma2jaci

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I have a banded moray eel. :jumping: It is very docile. I love it!!
I use a feeding stick to feed it krill, silversides and marine cuisine. It is about 15-18 inches long. Here's a picture...its name is Mealie Eel. It lives right now with a snowflake eel (they get along fine, with the exception of a few scuffles during feeding time), a maroon clown, a jumbo damsel, a domino damsel, a 3-stripe damsel, a carpet anemone, 2 yellow tangs and a niger trigger. Currently, we are in the process of moving and this livestock will be moved into different tanks. This picture was taken last summer so it is a little bigger now.

Here's a link to a video of Mealie Eel:
Mealie Eel
If this video link doesn't work, you can check out my myspace.com My Space
 
babyb

babyb

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hey i have one of those, hes really shy, all i see is his head during feeding time,hes in there with a nig trigger a puffer and another eel, dont know what kind though
 
reeftank27

reeftank27

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yeah he is cool to look at if i could see him lol. I have seen his head 2 times and thats when im feeding him. But for free i cant complain.
 
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