What eel for new 220?

evilspaz · 10/23/2009, 05:02 PM

Hey gang,

I plan on finally getting my 220 filled sometime this month and im starting to think about new fish to put in it along with the fish I already have, and will be transferring to the 220. I want to get an eel but im concerned about it eating attacking my smaller & more docile fish. The fish that will be transferred to the 220 will be- Yellow Tang-about-3", Percula Clown-2", Firefish-2", Cherub Angel-2" Six Line Wrasse-2". So what would be a good eel to go along with these fish? I was thinking Snowflake or Zebra but maybe you guys have others in mind? Feel free to suggest any other fish you think would look cool in the tank.

Thanks,

LisaD · 10/23/2009, 05:17 PM

zebra would be the most harmless good sized eel for your tank.

evilspaz · 10/23/2009, 07:59 PM

Thats what I was leaning towards over the snowflake. is 100$ a good price for a pretty large one?

pleasants9 · 10/24/2009, 06:24 AM

what about those sweet Hawaii dragon eels? although i think they are quite expensive

pleasants9 · 10/24/2009, 06:26 AM

I would say the hawaii dragon eels but i think they are a little to aggresive for your tank

evilspaz · 10/24/2009, 11:04 AM

LMAO a Dragon eel? That would eat all the fish in the tank+me.

johno4 · 10/24/2009, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaD

zebra would be the most harmless good sized eel for your tank.

I agree, this would be the best eel for you.

$100 is a good price

evilspaz · 10/24/2009, 04:38 PM

I seen a very cool looking snowflake at the LFS today it was all black with white splash's, the typical snowflake I see is usually white. Has anyone ever seen this variation/color morph?

Mentat · 10/24/2009, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by evilspaz

I seen a very cool looking snowflake at the LFS today it was all black with white splash's, the typical snowflake I see is usually white. Has anyone ever seen this variation/color morph?

Can you take a pic and post it? There are various moray species that have what is called a "reverse" variant, but never seen a reverse snowflake.

evilspaz · 10/24/2009, 05:58 PM

Ill probably go back there maybe in a week or so, if its still there ill take a pic. (or maybe buy it)

sharky's machin · 10/24/2009, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by evilspaz

I seen a very cool looking snowflake at the LFS today it was all black with white splash's, the typical snowflake I see is usually white. Has anyone ever seen this variation/color morph?

My snowflake turned out too be much more aggressive than I thought. I wouldn't put it in a tank with smaller fish.

evilspaz · 10/25/2009, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by sharky's machin

My snowflake turned out too be much more aggressive than I thought. I wouldn't put it in a tank with smaller fish.

Thanks for the input, ive heard they are more likely to atack small fish. I think im going with the Zebra.

jda · 10/25/2009, 08:00 PM

Any of the pebble toothed eels are usually pretty good tank mates. You might consider a chain link too.

The worst thing about pebbletoothed eels is that they can/will crawl out.

My snowflake experience is that they can sometimes get REALLY aggressive when feeding, but mine were otherwise good. Zebras will go into month long "hibernations" where they are rarely seen and don't eat - this can sometimes happen when they are new and owners freak out about it. Chain link is in the middle, and is not too aggressive at feeding and doesn't fast/hibernate.

An oldie, but goodie:
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/fm/index.php

evilspaz · 10/25/2009, 08:30 PM

Thanks, Good read, Now im also putting the Chain link in to consideration.

baldwinaquaman · 10/25/2009, 10:52 PM

I would say go with the zebra, however if you have any considerations of getting a snowflake get the one you mentioned earlier black with white splothces, this is a rare morph, and they are very beautiful. It would make a great addition to your tank as not many people ahve these. it is probably already sold though.

evilspaz · 10/26/2009, 03:23 PM

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Originally Posted by baldwinaquaman

I would say go with the zebra, however if you have any considerations of getting a snowflake get the one you mentioned earlier black with white splothces, this is a rare morph, and they are very beautiful. It would make a great addition to your tank as not many people ahve these. it is probably already sold though.

Ya thats what I was leaning towards the Zebra, But when I go back to the LFS and the snowflake is still there I will def get it.

Iwishihadgills · 10/26/2009, 06:34 PM

bananna eel from brazil!

evilspaz · 10/26/2009, 07:33 PM

Kind of out of my price range, beautiful eel though.

kidako · 10/31/2009, 10:37 AM

evilspaz
Did you get an eel yet, Pic of the
snowflake with the morph colouring

evilspaz · 01/02/2010, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kidako

evilspaz
Did you get an eel yet, Pic of the
snowflake with the morph colouring

No I have not gotten one yet. I went back to the LFS and found that snowflake but it was belly up on the sand and I didnt really think of taking a picture sorry.

I seen a Green wolf eel blenny at the LFS, he was pretty awesome looking, how would he fit in? (Sorry if I sound like a idiot right now I know absolutely nothing about these guys.)

kirkaz · 01/02/2010, 08:10 PM

Green Wolf Eel (not actually an Eel, Pseudochromis I believe) can get quite nasty as they get big, I would avoid...I have kept a Snowflake for 5 years and and Goldentail now, I would like your chances with either, but the Zebra is for sure the "safest" with your smaller fish.

evilspaz · 01/02/2010, 10:27 PM

Thanks for the input Kirkaz. I probably will get some sort of pebbletooth Moray.

LisaD · 01/03/2010, 06:31 AM

BTW, I have had a wolf eel for about 6 years - it has never bothered my smaller aggressive fish like tobies. I've never risked it with other small fish. I think mine may have been the exception, though, and it is the only one I've kept.

Bonta · 01/03/2010, 01:21 PM

What about golden dwarf moray eel ?

evilspaz · 01/04/2010, 06:47 PM

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Originally Posted by LisaD

BTW, I have had a wolf eel for about 6 years - it has never bothered my smaller aggressive fish like tobies. I've never risked it with other small fish. I think mine may have been the exception, though, and it is the only one I've kept.

Cool, those guys look awesome but Im kinda of leaning towards a true Moray now.

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Originally Posted by Bonta

What about golden dwarf moray eel ?

They are def one of my fav's, but a little pricey for me, maybe down the road.

Thanks,

10/23/2009, 05:02 PM	#1
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	What eel for new 220? Hey gang, I plan on finally getting my 220 filled sometime this month and im starting to think about new fish to put in it along with the fish I already have, and will be transferring to the 220. I want to get an eel but im concerned about it eating attacking my smaller & more docile fish. The fish that will be transferred to the 220 will be- Yellow Tang-about-3", Percula Clown-2", Firefish-2", Cherub Angel-2" Six Line Wrasse-2". So what would be a good eel to go along with these fish? I was thinking Snowflake or Zebra but maybe you guys have others in mind? Feel free to suggest any other fish you think would look cool in the tank. Thanks,

10/26/2009, 06:34 PM	#17
Iwishihadgills Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Lodi,CA Posts: 695	bananna eel from brazil! __________________ cameron

10/31/2009, 10:37 AM	#19
kidako Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: ontario , canada Posts: 207	evilspaz Did you get an eel yet, Pic of the snowflake with the morph colouring __________________ Steve.

01/02/2010, 08:10 PM	#21
kirkaz Jade Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,760	Green Wolf Eel (not actually an Eel, Pseudochromis I believe) can get quite nasty as they get big, I would avoid...I have kept a Snowflake for 5 years and and Goldentail now, I would like your chances with either, but the Zebra is for sure the "safest" with your smaller fish. __________________ Current Tanks- 465 Gallon in wall FOWLR 450 Gallon in wall Mixed Reef Hobby experience-since 2001

01/02/2010, 10:27 PM	#22
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	Thanks for the input Kirkaz. I probably will get some sort of pebbletooth Moray. __________________ -Zach

10/23/2009, 05:17 PM	#2
LisaD That's not a salmon Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: central North Carolina Posts: 6,986	zebra would be the most harmless good sized eel for your tank.

10/23/2009, 07:59 PM	#3
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	Thats what I was leaning towards over the snowflake. is 100$ a good price for a pretty large one?

10/24/2009, 06:24 AM	#4
pleasants9 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 251	what about those sweet Hawaii dragon eels? although i think they are quite expensive

10/24/2009, 06:26 AM	#5
pleasants9 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 251	I would say the hawaii dragon eels but i think they are a little to aggresive for your tank

10/24/2009, 11:04 AM	#6
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	LMAO a Dragon eel? That would eat all the fish in the tank+me.

10/24/2009, 04:38 PM	#8
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	I seen a very cool looking snowflake at the LFS today it was all black with white splash's, the typical snowflake I see is usually white. Has anyone ever seen this variation/color morph?

10/24/2009, 05:58 PM	#10
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	Ill probably go back there maybe in a week or so, if its still there ill take a pic. (or maybe buy it)

10/25/2009, 08:00 PM	#13
jda Dogmatic Dinosaur Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 6,256	Any of the pebble toothed eels are usually pretty good tank mates. You might consider a chain link too. The worst thing about pebbletoothed eels is that they can/will crawl out. My snowflake experience is that they can sometimes get REALLY aggressive when feeding, but mine were otherwise good. Zebras will go into month long "hibernations" where they are rarely seen and don't eat - this can sometimes happen when they are new and owners freak out about it. Chain link is in the middle, and is not too aggressive at feeding and doesn't fast/hibernate. An oldie, but goodie: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/fm/index.php

10/25/2009, 08:30 PM	#14
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	Thanks, Good read, Now im also putting the Chain link in to consideration.

10/25/2009, 10:52 PM	#15
baldwinaquaman Moved On Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Charleston, WV Posts: 684	I would say go with the zebra, however if you have any considerations of getting a snowflake get the one you mentioned earlier black with white splothces, this is a rare morph, and they are very beautiful. It would make a great addition to your tank as not many people ahve these. it is probably already sold though.

10/26/2009, 07:33 PM	#18
evilspaz Registered Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 478	Kind of out of my price range, beautiful eel though.

01/03/2010, 06:31 AM	#23
LisaD That's not a salmon Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: central North Carolina Posts: 6,986	BTW, I have had a wolf eel for about 6 years - it has never bothered my smaller aggressive fish like tobies. I've never risked it with other small fish. I think mine may have been the exception, though, and it is the only one I've kept.

01/03/2010, 01:21 PM	#24
Bonta Registered Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: California Posts: 453	What about golden dwarf moray eel ? __________________ I sometimes talk to my fish when no ones around. Current Tank Info: 60g