Is this a goldentail eel? what Kind?

[ryanhayes9]

what kind of eel?

 

[ryanhayes9]

ttt

 

[surfinusa]

i think its a white eyed moray

 

[wanabebell]

i 2nd that

 

[ryanhayes9]

Originally Posted by wanabebell
i 2nd that
sold to me as a goldentail. any onfo on them?
how much do they go for?

 

[wanabebell]

not even close to a golden tail
idk the price as ive never tried to buy one.
The head really should have tipped you off
as they are cruestacon (sp) eaters (rounded face)
realatively shy behaves alot like a zebra
eats mainly shell stuff. will eat best if not only clams, shrimps, crawfish

 

[95harley]

It is indeed a White Eyed Moray (Siderea thyrsoidea). I picked one up at my LFS as a general Moray for $35. He is a model citizen and lived with my large SFE for some time. He is currently in a 75g and doing great.
There is some info on them on the web, but it doesn't seem like they are commonly traded.

 

[95harley]

I've also seen them under Gymnothorax thyrsoideus. Just an FYI.

 

[blizz75]

Is that shrimp already cooked?? looks like a cocktail shrimp

 

[ryanhayes9]

yes it is

 

[95harley]

Switch to Raw. Cooked has all the nutrients cooked out. I buy mine at a Costco for $11 / 2lbs.

 

[ryanhayes9]

how big do these beasts get?
got pics of urs

 

[95harley]

Based on Google searches for the scientic names (given above) about 25-26".
Here is when I got mine.
https://forums.saltwaterfish.com/t/248639/white-eyed-moray

 

[95harley]

Here is some pics from tonight.