Can you keep clownfish with snowflake eel?
The clown will make a nice snack for the eel at some point. I had a snowflake eel and a clown fish together for almost a year with no problems.
Are any eels reef safe?
Many people ask if there are any reef-safe eels that will not consume their fishy tank mates. As morays have no interest in corals or other sessile invertebrates, they are technically “reef-safe.” Only a few, however, are fish-safe.
Can a snowflake eel live in saltwater?
Snowflake eel care in a saltwater aquarium In the wild snowflake eels can grow to upwards of 3 feet, but in captivity tend to top out at just over 2 feet. Because of their size, they shouldn’t be placed in a tank less than 50 gallons in capacity.
Will snowflake eel eat cleaner shrimp?
I had a snowflake with my cleaner shrimp with no problems at all. And actually the eel was the only fish that would actually let the shrimp clean it. Location: Chicago, Il. I have a Hawaiian Golden Dwarf eel that lets my fire shrimp clean it, they even clean the inside of his mouth.
Are snowflake eels aggressive?
Although considered to be less aggressive than other saltwater morays, the snowflake eel can become very pugnacious at feeding time. With poor eyesight but a keen sense of smell, when food is detected it emerges from hiding and aggressively searches it out.
How long does it take for a snowflake eel to grow?
You may decide you want to start right off with the 40-55 gallon tank even if you have a young eel because they grow very fast. A young snowflake eel that’s 8 inches long may add another 4-6 inches of length in just a year. And in 2 years, it’s close to fully grown!
Is a snowflake eel a moray eel?
The snowflake eel, or Echidna nebulosa, is a moray eel known by a few other names including: Bosch’s reef eel. Clouded moray eel. Floral moray eel.
How big of a tank does a snowflake eel need?
In the wild, it can grow to 39 inches; most captive specimens will not exceed 24 inches. This is a very hardy eel, but an escape artist. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock and a tightly fit canopy is ideal. Most of the eels that are lost in an aquarium are due to poorly sealed tanks.
Are snowflake eels freshwater or saltwater?
There is much confusion over whether moray eels can live in freshwater because people see an Eel labeled as a “Freshwater Snowflake Moray” in a fish store. Due to the “Snowflake Moray” name, they assume it is a true saltwater Snowflake Moray Eel acclimated to live in freshwater.
How big do snowflake clownfish get?
Snowflake clownfish typically grow to a maximum length of six inches and should not be housed with other similarly-sized fish.
Can two snowflake eels live together?
If your tank is large enough, you can also have more than one snowflake eel but it’s best if they’re both about the same size and added to the tank together. It’s important to be aware that snowflake eels can become aggressive with each other, as well as to other tank mates, during feeding times.
Will snowflake eel eat crabs?
Hermit crabs are a very vital part of my tank, and the little ones especially are very useful. It was said that Snowflake Eels will eat crabs. I can buy a small enough Eel that will leave my large Hermts alone, but I do not want it to eat my little Hermits.
How often should I feed a snowflake eel?
Consider This. Always use feeding tongs to lower food into the aquarium.
Will a snowflake eel Eat my Fish?
Will a snowflake eel Eat my Fish? If your Snowflake moray eel has eaten a fish it is much more likely that it will eat more and a known “fish eater” should never be kept with small fish. The snowflake moray eel can always be kept with large aggressive fish such as triggers and puffers.
What are eels reef safe?
jweed9379. I have heard that snowflakes and a couple other eels can be reef safe…is this true?
What to feed my snowflake eel?
Growth Rate. Because eels can vary so much in length this deserves its own section.