Snowflake vs Gold Spotted Snake Eel in Reef

[DylanE]

I'm wonder about people's experiences with these two eels in a mixed reef. I understand that either will pick off he occasional invert or small fish, which I'm fine with. How do they compare for ease of care?

 

[Reef Wizard]

I'm wonder about people's experiences with these two eels in a mixed reef. I understand that either will pick off he occasional invert or small fish, which I'm fine with. How do they compare for ease of care?

Tagging those who might know
@littlefoxx @Slocke

 

[Slocke]

https://photos.app.goo.gl/tUEr8pUPd8o3pLxn9https://photos.app.goo.gl/jUqGavhDaQoHHNLn7Spotted snake eel is more reef safe and in my experience more active and fun. Snowflake is prettier though

 

[DylanE]

Well I ended up going by a LFS after I posted that question and they had a beautiful 10-12 inch snowflake. It’d been there a month and was eating well so I decided to go for it. He’s eating like a champ, and so far has paid zero attention to any of the fish or inverts. I know it’s too early to tell if that’ll stick lol. He found the pvc I set up within a few minutes and I’m super stoked on the interaction and personality.

 

[littlefoxx]

Snowflakes are super chill. Keep them fed! Mine is actually my sweetest eel, she likes to swim around my hand actually