Can I get a Snowflake Moray Eel?

zum14 · #1 04-24-2010, 05:18 AM

So I have a 46Gal tank... Realistically I will be upgraded to a larger tank in one years time ( everyone always says ill be upgradeing soon but i try to avoid that ) I only have a Bengaii, (few crabs and shrimps I have im going to be removing soon due to coral damage/eating issues). There is lots of tunnels and crevis's in the live rock. I wont do it if its a bad idea ( I dont have a mandarin or emperor angel as I know it wont work for various reasons ) . Ive waited this long I can wait longer if I have to. I just find it hard to decide from fish care profiles and would like to hear personal experiance. Growth rates and such. Thanks for the opinions.

Delphinus · #2 04-24-2010, 06:15 AM

You can get them pretty small and would probably do OK, but they do top out around 24". I have no idea how long it takes to get there. You might be able to get away with it with your timeline.

The only real cautionary, and that might help you decide, is that eels (all eels really) are notorious escape artists and a smaller tank is easier to escape. So an escape proof lid or canopy is really mandatory. An open top canopy is OK if it's tall enough and completely sealed around the edges when closed up.

If your tank is open top and you want to keep it that way then you might want to reconsider.

A friend of mine at work has one, he doesn't have a sump on his tank so he uses a hang on skimmer, he tells me he finds his baby snowflake in his skimmer every couple weeks.

RIPTANK · #3 04-24-2010, 06:26 AM

Yeah, mine jumped out and died... Found him shriveled up one morning on the floor.

I'll definitely consider buying another one down the road when I have a proper sealed tank. They can grow pretty fast due to their enormous appetite but they're just so fun to watch!

Madreefer · #4 04-24-2010, 01:33 PM

Best person to ask is Russell. You've seen his tank have'nt you?

BlueTang<3 · #5 04-24-2010, 01:42 PM

How secure is your live rock? I have seen even fairly small eels cause a rock slide.

zum14 · #6 04-24-2010, 09:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Madreefer

Best person to ask is Russell. You've seen his tank have'nt you?

I have seen his tank. That thing is amazing. I already pester him a lot with all my questions i figured id just do a thread on it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlueTang<3

How secure is your live rock? I have seen even fairly small eels cause a rock slide.

Yes its pretty secure. That is something i have been thinking about as i have read a few who have lost because of that.

Thanks for all the input, given me more to ponder.