Snowflake Moray looking for new home!

targa81 · #1 02-15-2006, 03:36 PM

I've had this guy forever, he has obviously outgrown my 50 G tank. Something like 60 cm in length and FAT. I thought I would get the 150 up and running in time but it looks like not. He can smell when the clown eats shrimp and has taken to pulling my trigger around the tank before realizing the trigger is too big to eat.Since someone is going to get hurt I would like to find a good home...Trades for WHY or offers$$ the priority is a good home.

BTW he is hand trained believe it or not.

targa81 · #2 02-21-2006, 01:55 AM

Still looking for a new home-He won't go to a LFS so if no one is interested I guess a new tank is forthcoming.

EmilyB · #3 02-21-2006, 07:03 AM

Moorish Idols DO NOT belong in aquaria...

30 G FOWLR: Picasso Trigger, Coris Wrasse , Moorish Idol

I’m confused….

I hope you find a good home for the fish.

targa81 · #4 02-21-2006, 03:23 PM

I "rescued" Gill from a LFS and although I've had him for several months I wouldn't advocate these fish for anyone but experienced hobbyists.This particular LFS obviously caters to the Finding Nemo crowd( tanks of nemos, doris etc.)and I feel somewhat guilty for buying there thus encouraging them to stock Idols.I do remember when no one thought you could keep coral in captivity either so maybe if experienced reefers are successful with hard to keep species this helps the hobby progress. Nobody looking for a beauty of a Snowflake??

Edmonton Eskimo · #5 02-21-2006, 03:56 PM

no offence but you might want to research your fish before you purchase them. Both of the tanks you have listed are way overstocked and that's probably why your eel is going nuts because he doesn't have enough room. Just my opinion though

targa81 · #6 02-21-2006, 04:14 PM

I was waiting for that response. When the 150 is ready I think the overstocking problem will be resolved.But then again when the triggers are bigger I might still be overstocked , or some might say that an Idol in a 50 G SPS is cruel-need at least 120 gallons for those fast swimming fish.Oh well-the Idol was starving in a 10 G tank at the LFS though-picking at bare CC clearly wanting to live.