New Tank around Green Moray Eel

cmoney

cmoney

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Hi,
I am looking to build an aquarium around a green moray eel. I was planning on using a tank around 50 gallons but can do larger if recommended. I am curious as to any recommendations that you may have on equipment and aquatic life. Money is not really a concern. I just want to make sure that I make no mistakes first time around. So please let me know anything that you think may help. Thanks!!!
Tank - size, shape, glass or acrylic
Aquarium heaters
Aerators
Filters / protein skimmer
Aquarium Lighting
Aquatic life
 
sharkboy13

sharkboy13

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tank size should be well into the thousands, skimmers should be large as well. on second thot, do not bother w/ this species, they r way to hard to take care of, have u considered another eel?
 
cmoney

cmoney

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no i havent really done any research. i had always wanted a green moray eel because i was abel to swim with one about 5 ft in the caymans a few years back. do you know of another eel that will have similar features but is easier to take care of?
 
cagrn

cagrn

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Recommendations are going to vary on tank size depending on what site you look up your info. Basically if you want to be in a 55 gallon, you are limited to a snowflakes or dwarfs. One site I know of a site that lists bandeds, chainlinks, yellowmouths and whitemouths as minimum 55gallon tanks.
You might be able to get away with a goldentail, but I'm not sure.
I think AW2x3 might have or have had a whitemouth, you could wait for an answer there.
If you want to stay small tank wise, go with a snowflake. They are awesome!
If you want a Green Moray, start building a dedicated pool for it.
 
cmoney

cmoney

New Member
Thanks everyone. Now are there any recommendations on equipment. I live in NYC so building a tank is not really an option unless it is easier that I think(limited tools/time). I was looking at Monstertank.com and toying with the idea of having a custom tank/stand made. Thinking 70 gallons width 48" Height 24" Front to back 14". However they are pretty expensive and I dont know of there reputation. Has anyone worked with them before or can anyone recommend a LFS where I can find a good setup?
 
aw2x3

aw2x3

Active Member
Originally Posted by cagRN
I think AW2x3 might have or have had a whitemouth, you could wait for an answer there.
I do currently have a Whitemouth.
Minimum, I'd say, would be 90gal...and that's pushing it. They'll grow to around 3'.
They're also quite aggressive.
If I were you and had the money, I'd shoot for a pair of Dwarf Goldentails, if you want to make it a species only tank.
 
sharkboy13

sharkboy13

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Originally Posted by AW2x3
If I were you and had the money, I'd shoot for a pair of Dwarf Goldentails, if you want to make it a species only tank.
i think if he has the money to make a setup for a green moray he has enough for dwarf goldies
 
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