Snowflake Moray EEl
- Thread starter casey
- Start date
demosthenes
Active Member
I don't, nor have I ever, had any type of Moray, but I would suggest you have a large tank. SFEs get as large as 30", and are a well-known escape artist. Try checking out the Aggressive forum for more help.
Demo
Demo
u235a4
Member
I have two snowflake moray's and a tesselata Moray and yes they will try at sometime to get out if they are not happy with there tank or under attack from someone...the best thing have a tank around 60G or bigger and use eggcrate cutout for the top and as they get bigger you may need to weight it down...
republicanreef
Member
I have a question about raising eels as well? I have a big heart and dont like feeding fish other fish, anyone know any other alternatives to feeding them. Also I have a spare 55, can I put any species of eels in that?
demosthenes
Active Member
Rep Reef-
I've always had success in feeding my Eels Silversides. Also, as for eels, check out the Moray Species List, and check the smaller ones. Good Luck
Demo
I've always had success in feeding my Eels Silversides. Also, as for eels, check out the Moray Species List, and check the smaller ones. Good Luck
Demo
polarpooch
Active Member
Casey/Republican Reef:
Yes, you can have a moray in a 55...just check for smaller species as previously suggested. Lots out there that don't get that big.
A SFE is a little escape artist...but really a charming eel to keep. They're beautiful and easy to care for. Weigh down your tank lid, close even small holes (you'd be amazed what an eel can squeeze through!) and enjoy!
You do not have to feed live fish...in fact, it's ultimately not good for the eel and can get expensive after a while. You shouldn't "feel bad", though. Your eel would be hunting live prey were it still in the ocean, right?!
I feed my SFE rock shrimp (his favorite!), fresh tuna, salmon, squid, and other sorts of frozen ocean fare. I always feed with tongs or a skewer.
If you've never had a moray, an SFE is a great eel to get. They do get fairly long, though...and some eel keepers have seen their SFEs eat their smaller tankmates, so choose his tankmates wisely.
Yes, you can have a moray in a 55...just check for smaller species as previously suggested. Lots out there that don't get that big.
A SFE is a little escape artist...but really a charming eel to keep. They're beautiful and easy to care for. Weigh down your tank lid, close even small holes (you'd be amazed what an eel can squeeze through!) and enjoy!
You do not have to feed live fish...in fact, it's ultimately not good for the eel and can get expensive after a while. You shouldn't "feel bad", though. Your eel would be hunting live prey were it still in the ocean, right?!
I feed my SFE rock shrimp (his favorite!), fresh tuna, salmon, squid, and other sorts of frozen ocean fare. I always feed with tongs or a skewer.
If you've never had a moray, an SFE is a great eel to get. They do get fairly long, though...and some eel keepers have seen their SFEs eat their smaller tankmates, so choose his tankmates wisely.
