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Eels
Jun 13, 2015 12:38:09 GMT -5
Post by ryansweatt2004 on Jun 13, 2015 12:38:09 GMT -5
Just wondering if anyone on here keeps a moray eel of any sort in their reef/community tanks? My friend who owns the 220 that I care for just added a large zebra moray in the realm of 15-18 inches. It's been in the tank almost 2 weeks now and has been a model citizen. Thinking about getting one for myself.
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Eels
Jun 13, 2015 17:56:46 GMT -5
Post by ryansweatt2004 on Jun 13, 2015 17:56:46 GMT -5
I've always wanted to have an eel as a showpiece fish in a soft coral reef tank. Now I'm thinking once I get my second 125 setup I'll move all my smallish fish over to that tank with the frags and possibly add a zebra eel to my current tank. Who knows right now though, all I know is it's a cool idea.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Jun 13, 2015 18:14:40 GMT -5
I've always found those long eels interesting.. I can't remember the name right now? Ribbon eel maybe?
As far as a moray is concerned, I wouldn't dare, because with MY luck even if 90% were reef safe... I'd get one of the 10%..
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Eels
Jun 13, 2015 19:22:33 GMT -5
Post by ryansweatt2004 on Jun 13, 2015 19:22:33 GMT -5
They're all "reef safe" with concern to corals lol.
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Post by jasonandsarah on Jun 13, 2015 19:48:05 GMT -5
They're all "reef safe" with concern to corals lol. Ok then fish safe lol... I'd get over that'd eat every fish in my tank Sent from my SM-N910R4 using proboards |
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Post by spotfin on Jun 15, 2015 16:08:10 GMT -5
I've kept eels in the past- snowflakes, chestnut, chain, golden dwarf. For the most part they are safe with corals. Not so much with certain fishes and inverts (mainly shrimp). Zebras are more mellow, but can grow to a few feet in length. Zebras and snowflakes are mainly crustacean eaters so use caution. If your banded/cleaner/fire/peppermint shrimps are all ready in the tank they will fair better if adding an eel. Other way around and the shrimps may be quick snacks.
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Eels
Jun 15, 2015 19:22:26 GMT -5
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Post by scoobnoob on Jun 15, 2015 19:22:26 GMT -5
You could always get an engineer goby
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Eels
Aug 11, 2015 16:52:53 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 11, 2015 16:52:53 GMT -5
I'm thinking of getting a engineer goby this week and a copper band butterflyfish if Easy has both
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Eels
Aug 11, 2015 18:13:03 GMT -5
Post by spotfin on Aug 11, 2015 18:13:03 GMT -5
Engineers are cool. Keep in mind the dig under most anything. Make sure your Rockwork is stable.
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Eels
Aug 11, 2015 18:19:00 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 11, 2015 18:19:00 GMT -5
It's mainly one level of rock some rock stacked two high so I should be ok for the most part
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Eels
Aug 11, 2015 18:28:05 GMT -5
Post by ryansweatt2004 on Aug 11, 2015 18:28:05 GMT -5
Engineer gobies are among my favorites. They are as about as eel like as you can get without actually having a moray.
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Eels
Aug 11, 2015 18:32:28 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 11, 2015 18:32:28 GMT -5
I'd love a moray but I think my tank is a bit small
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Eels
Aug 11, 2015 20:25:24 GMT -5
Post by Rakahrd Eastbrook, Me. on Aug 11, 2015 20:25:24 GMT -5
besides eels eat alot of fish .
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Eels
Aug 12, 2015 10:37:14 GMT -5
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Post by jasonbowdoin on Aug 12, 2015 10:37:14 GMT -5
Easy aquarium didn't order fish this week so I guess I wornt be getting the engineer goby or the copper band butterflyfish. Bummed out because Cory said the shipment was this week, oh well
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Post by jasonandsarah on Aug 12, 2015 10:43:02 GMT -5
Not an eel but here's your frag I've been growing awhile! Lol pretty soon it's gonna be a colony!  |
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