Moray Eels - Creepy or Cool?

SMB · Sep 13, 2017

What's not to love?
But most, I suspect, are best left in the ocean.

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jasonrusso · Sep 13, 2017

frank@wall said:
I love my 2 golden dwarfs. They are always curious and do not bother any of the other tank mates. Feeding them is fun.

I love my dwarf golden Bobby. He's actually my second one. I lost my first one during a tank transfer (I think he burned himself on the a heater) but he would still be going strong.

Bj’s Reef · Sep 13, 2017

I really want a eel as well. However I can't decide which one I want.

mtfish · Sep 13, 2017

I have a zebra moray and it is a great fish. It does spend a lot of time in the rocks but it also comes and cruises the tank, especially when it's hungry. Not a fish eater, so safe with my other fish. It is in an 8 foot tank. I would not recommend it for a smaller tank.

Thomashtom · Sep 13, 2017

Idoc said:
Creepy..and...cool.

But, you usually only see their head, if that, since they seem to like to stay hidden away in daylight!

No mine is in full view almost all day with tons of rock for him to hide. He is in with a Zebra and Snowflake. You do need a large tank with good filtration. Thanks

Scott.h · Sep 14, 2017

I've always had one. I don't think I'll buy another. They are just a lot to deal with once full grown

jasonrusso · Sep 14, 2017

tigerhawk said:
I really want a eel as well. However I can't decide which one I want.

From what I can tell, there are 3 kinds of eels; dwarf (only 1 species), 2 foot or 4 foot.

I started with a 75 so that's why I have a dwarf. I saw a full grown snowflake and it scared me, lol. Now I have a 210 so I wouldn't be opposed to it.

mjk250 · Sep 14, 2017

I vote cool, the personality they add is unlike many others

MarsRover · Sep 14, 2017

They're awesome. I've worked with them for years at the fish store I worked at in Highschool.

Recently picked up my first personal snowflake for my 230gal reef and although just a baby, love her. She only has one eye and I have a soft spot for these sort of things in a store. Eats like a champ!