Tankmate sizes for miliaris moray

SDguy · 04/11/2012, 12:31 PM

What's the smallest sized fish that would be safe with a miliaris moray?

randomfishguy85 · 04/11/2012, 01:04 PM

i dont know the answer but did you see the awesome one on divers den with the black spots on its face?

SDguy · 04/11/2012, 01:09 PM

Exactly why I am asking

kirkaz · 04/11/2012, 04:48 PM

Peter I had a 2.5 inch (still have him) Coral Beauty with my Goldentail for 3 years. My Goldentail was 10 inch when I got him. They are primarily crustacean eaters, not fish, but that's not to say a hungry Miliaris wouldn't go after a 1.5 inch Occelaris (for example). I would think anything over 2 inches would be safe with the 14 inch Goldentail on DD, or the smaller "Banana" there. Mine was probably 14 inches when he died. I had real issue getting food to mine even with tongs, he was not an aggressive feeder and my big Lime Green Wrasse and Triggers made it hell getting food to him. I think he eventually perished due to that. I had a snowflake for many years that was a much bolder feeder, that ell is nearly 30 inches long and still alive in S. Carolina.

Back to the subject....anything over a couple inches SHOULD BE safe, and as long as you don't have 5 "food stealers", I think it's a great Eel, and you know getting from DD that it's eating well for sure.

kirkaz · 04/11/2012, 04:55 PM

Oh, and that 8.5 inch fully yellow Miliaris is absolutely stunning btw!!

SDguy · 04/11/2012, 06:01 PM

Thanks for the info. The common theme seems to be that they are very shy feeders, and feeding them will be difficult if kept with aggressive eaters. I think a tank full of butterflies and a couple angels should be good. Unfortunately someone bought it

They've had a couple now, so hopefully more will show up.

anaya · 04/11/2012, 06:36 PM

Yea, I actually shut down my computer because I wanted it so bad but can't responsibly spend that kind of money at the moment.

What a beautiful specimen that was, congrats to the lucky new owner!

SDguy · 04/12/2012, 05:13 AM

Is it true that adults all turn brown, regardless of what color they start out as?

aldiver311 · 04/12/2012, 05:52 AM

no they stay yellow there whole life. I have both a goldtail and brazillian yellow morph color. That black spotted one is beautiful for sure. I cant belive these things are selling for 600.00 - 700.00 bucks thats crazy. I paid 225.00 for mine and thought that was alot.

SDguy · 04/12/2012, 06:22 AM

Great, thanks for the confirmation!

anaya · 04/12/2012, 01:06 PM

I believe the owners of these beauties should post some pictures? If they can.

SDguy · 04/13/2012, 05:40 AM

Oooo, yes, pics would be great!

Dragon moray ki · 04/13/2012, 06:13 AM

That someone was almost me it was in my shopping cart while i was checking out and someone was faster than me uhh. I atleast got that sohal tang though.

LukFox · 04/13/2012, 10:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aldiver311

no they stay yellow there whole life. I have both a goldtail and brazillian yellow morph color. That black spotted one is beautiful for sure. I cant belive these things are selling for 600.00 - 700.00 bucks thats crazy. I paid 225.00 for mine and thought that was alot.

The yellow morph never gained the black/brown blotches? Like in this pic: http://www.liveaquaria.com/images/ca...lden-Moray.jpg

It's just strange to me that I've never seen a 24" pure yellow adult, but all below 12" or so are pure yellow. The impression I got was they gained some blotches to varying degrees with age. They certainly don't turn normal, they just get some spots common to this morph.

cakemanPA · 04/13/2012, 06:59 PM

I have a small juvi Red Coris Wrasse and a small maroon clown in with mine. No issues

pieceman · 04/14/2012, 11:53 AM

Believe or not, I bought that banana eel from diver den when sitting in the bathroom,
My jaw dropped when I saw the picture. So imagine one hand on the phone ordering and one hand cleaning myself up.LOL what an experience it was. I knew it was going to sell quick, so I jumped on it. She is doing fine , I feed her later today.

SDguy · 04/14/2012, 12:32 PM

Ahahaha, that has to be my favorite TMI post to date!

04/11/2012, 12:31 PM	#1
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Tankmate sizes for miliaris moray What's the smallest sized fish that would be safe with a miliaris moray? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

04/11/2012, 01:09 PM	#3
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Exactly why I am asking __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

04/11/2012, 04:48 PM	#4
kirkaz Jade Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,760	Peter I had a 2.5 inch (still have him) Coral Beauty with my Goldentail for 3 years. My Goldentail was 10 inch when I got him. They are primarily crustacean eaters, not fish, but that's not to say a hungry Miliaris wouldn't go after a 1.5 inch Occelaris (for example). I would think anything over 2 inches would be safe with the 14 inch Goldentail on DD, or the smaller "Banana" there. Mine was probably 14 inches when he died. I had real issue getting food to mine even with tongs, he was not an aggressive feeder and my big Lime Green Wrasse and Triggers made it hell getting food to him. I think he eventually perished due to that. I had a snowflake for many years that was a much bolder feeder, that ell is nearly 30 inches long and still alive in S. Carolina. Back to the subject....anything over a couple inches SHOULD BE safe, and as long as you don't have 5 "food stealers", I think it's a great Eel, and you know getting from DD that it's eating well for sure. __________________ Current Tanks- 465 Gallon in wall FOWLR 450 Gallon in wall Mixed Reef Hobby experience-since 2001

04/11/2012, 04:55 PM	#5
kirkaz Jade Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 1,760	Oh, and that 8.5 inch fully yellow Miliaris is absolutely stunning btw!! __________________ Current Tanks- 465 Gallon in wall FOWLR 450 Gallon in wall Mixed Reef Hobby experience-since 2001

04/11/2012, 06:01 PM	#6
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Thanks for the info. The common theme seems to be that they are very shy feeders, and feeding them will be difficult if kept with aggressive eaters. I think a tank full of butterflies and a couple angels should be good. Unfortunately someone bought it They've had a couple now, so hopefully more will show up. __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

04/11/2012, 01:04 PM	#2
randomfishguy85 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Ajax, Ontario Posts: 522	i dont know the answer but did you see the awesome one on divers den with the black spots on its face?

04/11/2012, 06:36 PM	#7
anaya Shh Lets Not talk Cost! Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Tennessee Posts: 315	Yea, I actually shut down my computer because I wanted it so bad but can't responsibly spend that kind of money at the moment. What a beautiful specimen that was, congrats to the lucky new owner! __________________ Please take heed that what I share is my opinion or an experience I've had. It's not advise or any type of suggestion as for what will work for you or what will not. It's simply a point of view to put ideas in place that should be researched further so you can come to your own educated decision. Current Tank Info: 29gal macro/grow tank. 75gal eel (G. fimbriatus). 40breeder eel (future home for E. carychoa), 40 breeder eel (future home for 2 GDM's). 75gal eel (undecided). 10gal feeder holding tank.

04/12/2012, 05:13 AM	#8
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Is it true that adults all turn brown, regardless of what color they start out as? __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

04/12/2012, 05:52 AM	#9
aldiver311 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 632	no they stay yellow there whole life. I have both a goldtail and brazillian yellow morph color. That black spotted one is beautiful for sure. I cant belive these things are selling for 600.00 - 700.00 bucks thats crazy. I paid 225.00 for mine and thought that was alot.

04/12/2012, 06:22 AM	#10
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Great, thanks for the confirmation! __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

04/12/2012, 01:06 PM	#11
anaya Shh Lets Not talk Cost! Join Date: May 2010 Location: North East Tennessee Posts: 315	I believe the owners of these beauties should post some pictures? If they can. __________________ Please take heed that what I share is my opinion or an experience I've had. It's not advise or any type of suggestion as for what will work for you or what will not. It's simply a point of view to put ideas in place that should be researched further so you can come to your own educated decision. Current Tank Info: 29gal macro/grow tank. 75gal eel (G. fimbriatus). 40breeder eel (future home for E. carychoa), 40 breeder eel (future home for 2 GDM's). 75gal eel (undecided). 10gal feeder holding tank.

04/13/2012, 05:40 AM	#12
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Oooo, yes, pics would be great! __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.

04/13/2012, 06:13 AM	#13
Dragon moray ki Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,236	That someone was almost me it was in my shopping cart while i was checking out and someone was faster than me uhh. I atleast got that sohal tang though. __________________ "He who changes the water also picks the fish." MrTuskfish David aka sandy (ask the loungers.) Current Tank Info: 600 gallon Green moray tank connected to 400 gallon shark pond. 90 gallon mixed reef

04/13/2012, 06:59 PM	#15
cakemanPA Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Hummelstown, PA Posts: 2,353	I have a small juvi Red Coris Wrasse and a small maroon clown in with mine. No issues

04/14/2012, 11:53 AM	#16
pieceman Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 68	Believe or not, I bought that banana eel from diver den when sitting in the bathroom, My jaw dropped when I saw the picture. So imagine one hand on the phone ordering and one hand cleaning myself up.LOL what an experience it was. I knew it was going to sell quick, so I jumped on it. She is doing fine , I feed her later today.

04/14/2012, 12:32 PM	#17
SDguy Fish heads unite! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: San Diego Posts: 23,384	Ahahaha, that has to be my favorite TMI post to date! __________________ Peter SDMAS member Marine tanks since 1989. ><((((º>`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸.·´¯`·...¸><((((º> ·´¯`·.¸. , . .·´¯`·.. ><((((º> Current Tank Info: 240g butterfly and angel FOWLR. 15g QT.