Eel Question

[ocholoco]

Can I keep an moray Eel in ny 46 bow???? is it reef safe, fish safe???

 

[Chiefmcfuz]

Eel's get rather big, they also can knock down rocks and corals due to their size and limited sight. They will also eat whatever they can fit into their mouths.

 

[Domboski]

I saw a Dwarf Moray Eel (Gymnothorax melatremus ) at Greenwich Aquaria. I don't know much about it but you can probably ask GA questions or see if jhale knows more about the eel.

It was a beautiful yellow and really small. I think they said it reaches a max of 12" long and is considered reef safe.

I tend to agree with Chief though. It is probably reef safe to a point. My guess is it will eat small shrimp and fish. It doesn't hurt to ask though.

 

[Awibrandy]

Eel's get rather big, they also can knock down rocks and corals due to their size and limited sight. They will also eat whatever they can fit into their mouths.

DITTO

 

[rookie07]

Check out a zebra moray eel...but it requires a much bigger tank...but zebra moray is the "most" reef safe ell around, form what ive learned
http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+29+136&pcatid=136

 

[Chapz]

pm jabol.
He purchased some small eel thats reef safe.
Not sure what he has but he'll give you more info.

 

[marrone]

Your tank, a 46 bow, isn't that large so even a small dwarf eel is going to put an additional bio-load on the tank. Make sure you have a good protein skimmer otherwise you're going to see an increase in nitrates and a decrease in water quailty.

Gymnothorax melatremus is the best eel to get, as they only get to about 12". They're wouldn't bother you corals, fish or inverts, so they're pretty reef safe. They're expensive, usually in the $200-$350 range. You could also try a small Snow Flake eel, though it will grow large in time. They're also may eat small fish and inverts.

 

[Awibrandy]

If you insist in putting an eel in your smallish tank this is one you might get away with. Although remember you have been warned on their escavating and possibly causing an avalanch in your tank. See below:
Click here: Golden Dwarf Moray Eel