An eel in a teef tank?

[renato120]

Hey guys, I was wondering if anyone here had a success having an eel in a reef tank. I know some of them will eat small fish and Shrimps. But some like the ghost Eel I heard its safe to keep it in a reef. Does anyone here have an Eel in a reef?
Thanks

 

[shoelaceike]

I have a zebra and he doesn't cause any trouble at all

 

[renato120]

I have a zebra and he doesn't cause any trouble at all

Doesnt eat anything like, shrimps or small fishes?

 

[Duke4Life]

I have a chainlink moray.

 

[Reef Junky150]

Mostly depends on type. Some will take out smaller fish and possibly some cuc. Tight lids will be needed as well making sure not to block lighting performance for corals.

 

[renato120]

Mostly depends on type. Some will take out smaller fish and possibly some cuc. Tight lids will be needed as well making sure not to block lighting performance for corals.

I have a mesh lid already due it to my wrasses jumping. Im just afraid it would disturb the piece.

 

[renato120]

The lfs near my house have a gorgeous ghost eel, I want it so bad.

 

[Reef Junky150]

Usually if you keep them well fed you have less issues but you will be limited in cuc members and as an ambush predator small fish could always be on the menu

 

[renato120]

Another problem too I was thinking is, they are more active during night. How about the fishes that sleeps between the gaps of the rocks?

 

[renato120]

Usually if you keep them well fed you have less issues but you will be limited in cuc members and as an ambush predator small fish could always be on the menu

Even if the shrimps are big enough? I have too shrimps in a adult sizes.

 

[Reef Junky150]

Is the risk worth it. That's a question only you can answer friend.

 

[shoelaceike]

Doesnt eat anything like, shrimps or small fishes?

Nope. Actually lives under the rocks with 2 fire shrimps

 

[renato120]

Im so tempted!

 

[shoelaceike]

The only problem I have is that my tangs are not so nice to it. Whenever he comes out they make threatening gestures to it and try to steal the food when I feed.....otherwise they are very cool

 

[FishLipz]

I had a golden dwarf moray in my reef for quite some time. He was in there with clowns, a mandarin and cleaner shrimp. No issues because they stay very small.

 

[renato120]

Any pictures :) please!

 

[Baby Ray]

I have been thinking about doing this too (sorry to crash your thread :))

I had a golden dwarf moray in my reef for quite some time. He was in there with clowns, a mandarin and cleaner shrimp. No issues because they stay very small.

Do you think the moray would have eaten sexy shrimp (I have a pair)

 

[renato120]

I have been thinking about doing this too (sorry to crash your thread :))

Do you think the moray would have eaten sexy shrimp (I have a pair)

Feel free!

 

[Baby Ray]

Feel free!

Thanks!!
I always apologies just so I don't step on peoples toes :)

 

[Duke4Life]

All my wrasses and firefish sleep with mine. When I get home I'll post a vid or look under the predator forum and look 4 the chainlink thread.