Echidna catenata

[tracymace1229]

the chainlink moray eel.
Can anyone give me some insight.
So far half the sights online say the fish is under 30" max growth and half state that it gets 165 cm {about 5 feet} So what is it???
They also require from 30 gallon to 130 gallon minimum tanks....so what is it??
I've read that they are much like the Snowflake eels and have teeth primarily for crushing crustaceans rather than the sharper teeth of the standard morays.
any input please??
thanks

 

[spanko]

From Bob Fenner at Wetwebmedia
Echidna catenata (Bloch 1795), the Atlantic "Chain-Link" Moray at about two foot maximum is likewise easy to maintain and peaceful. Feed once a week with cut-up crab, shrimp, krill, squid... may have to be trained or maintained on live crabs, shrimp. Aquarium photo.
System Size, Configuration, Lighting...
Big, Bigger, Biggest; as large a system as possible. A minimum of forty gallons for the smallest of morays. Tank shape should obviously feature length and width versus "show" tank shape.
Hiding places? At minimum two pleasing ones large and dark enough to get entirely out of view.
Subdued lighting and darkened sides and backing are a bonus. Morays enjoy a high degree of routine in their environment and will appreciate a regular, timed light regimen.
Security:
Vying with starvation for the number one cause of moray death is getting out of the tank and drying up. Look at your system from an aquatic Houdini's point of view. Are there any openings large enough to squeeze the animal's head through? It will. From the inside could you push any part of the top off with your hand and arm? It will. Even with the water level lowered morays can and will liberate themselves.

 

[it's chuck]

They are very similar to Snowflakes but are get a little larger (more so thicker than longer (30")) and tend to be a little more aggressive. They our still a fairly docile eel and an excellent aquarium species. I would suggest a 75 gallon tank or larger for a permanent home

 

[arlene1995]

Originally Posted by It's Chuck
http:///forum/post/3027063
They are very similar to Snowflakes but are get a little larger (more so thicker than longer (30")) and tend to be a little more aggressive. They our still a fairly docile eel and an excellent aquarium species. I would suggest a 75 gallon tank or larger for a permanent home
+1!

 

[salt life]

I have a chain link in a 75g and he is just about to hit 2 feet. pretty docile, doesn't show aggresion other than at feeding time.