Regular careful feedings using the protection of feeding tongs will produce a trust between your moray and you. It's not unusual for new marine eels to go on a hunger strike for several weeks after introduction to new quarters, so it may be necessary to train the moray onto captive diets. ![]() ![]() Also if your Moray Eel doesn't eat do not despair. If well fed we even have had small Damsels be safe in the same tank.įeeding - We recommend feeding twice a week. They are compatible with Triggerfish, Pufferfish, and Larger Angelfish. Saltwater eels have a reputation as vicious hunters, but are usually harmless if handled correctly. When marine eels open there mouth it is no threat to their owner, they actually breath by opening their jaws to let water flow through their gills. We would also include a well-sealed lid to make sure your saltwater eels stay where they belong, in the water. Saltwater Marine eels live in holes or caves in the ocean therefore all saltwater aquarium eels require adequate hiding places which can either be had from using live rock to make tunnels or you can place PVC pipes in the aquarium. Always check on the maximum size of your intended Eel so you can plan your aquarium size. Marine Eels have a very good sense of smell but have very poor eye site. So we always advise using a feeding stick, or tongs when feeding and finally you must always keep yourself alert to what's going on. They can move exceedingly quick and with their poor eyesight often bites will occur because they can't readily distinguish between food and your fingers. ![]() Though we all get tempted at times, avoid hand feeding any of the moray family. One keeping moray eels must be very careful because all species have those needle-like teeth which can cause severe damage and some victims have lost fingers, thumbs and sometimes more as a result. Beyond the fact that they are totally intimidating there are more than 100 eels in the family Muraenidae that are able to be kept in the home aquarium environment. They have minimal maintenance needs but that fierce reputation is well earned. I'm hoping kona will end up that way- only because its just him and a shark egg case and a trigger in my tank.If you are planning on keeping a saltwater eel it will be from the Moray family of Eels. at full grown they *can* get up to 4ft but i've only seen a few that large. Snowies are great and will do wonderfully in a 55-given he doesn't reach more than 2 ft. If you want an eel you'll need lots of rockwork Kona has about 8 different cave areas he can be in at any given time. Eels actually don't make a huge mess like you would think (a 2" damsel/clown actually produces more waste than an eel does) but you have to consider the oxygen levels and "cave" space for them. ![]() I'm not too sure on how they do with other fish but our LFS just has him in with damsels and triggers-more aggressive fish. they stay on the smaller side (about 2ft full grown) and are still aggressive but won't attempt to eat your hand. If you want a more "mean" looking eel you could try a Jeweled Moray Eel. either way, i'd avoid both types of wolfs. Powder, a green wolf eel is far too large for a 55g fersure! plus they are on the agressive side of things and WILL chomp down all yo' fish and possibly your hand Oh, and we're probably thinking 2 different "wolf eels" Me thinking the actual one that lives in the kelp forests and will snap a broom handle in half with ease ( ) and you're probably thinking of the cute little neon green ones they call wolf eels lol.
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