Black Ribbon Eel
Rhinomuraena quaesita
Description:The Black Ribbon Eel is actually just
a juvenile Blue Ribbon Eel. The Ribbon Eel family is quite a colorful lot. The juveniles start out black,
then change color in adulthood. The males turn blue and yellow, eventually
becoming females and turning yellow or yellow-green later in life. They are relatively peaceful,
though they are predators. It is often seen sitting with its mouth open to breathe,
frequently mistaken for a predatorial stance. This species can live
very long, and they do great in large aquariums with a good amount
of rock to hide in.
Studies have shown that this species does better in aquariums
when in pairs.
Recommended
Tank: Black Ribbon Eels
should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 75 gallons, a sand substrate,
and plenty of live rock, which provides
at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide
its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are
a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also
be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration
and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein
skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their
excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed
in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also
a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting
conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new
environment.
Food and
diet: In the
aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and
it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and
most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this
should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability:
Will eat crustaceans
and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed. Predatorial
fish may nip at it.
Level of
Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: 18"
to 24" |
$64.99
|
Blue Ribbon Eel
Rhinomuraena quaesita
Description:The Blue Ribbon Eel, also known as the Yellow Ribbon Eel,
is a stunningly vibrant specimen in the Moray Eel family from the Indo-Pacific region.
The Ribbon Eel family is quite a colorful lot. The juveniles start out black,
then change color in adulthood. The males turn blue and yellow, eventually
becoming females and turning yellow or yellow-green later in life. They are somewhat aggressive, being a predatorial fish.
It is often seen sitting with its mouth open to breathe,
frequently mistaken for a predatorial stance.
This species can live very long, and they do great in large aquariums with a good amount
of rock to hide in.
Studies have shown that this species does better in aquariums
when in pairs.
Recommended
Tank: Blue Ribbon Eels
should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 75 gallons, a sand substrate,
and plenty of live rock, which provides
at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide
its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are
a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also
be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration
and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein
skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their
excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed
in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also
a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting
conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new
environment.
Food and
diet: In the
aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and
it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and
most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this
should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability:
Will eat crustaceans
and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed. Predatorial
fish may nip at it.
Level of
Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: 18"
to 36" |
$74.99
|
White
Ribbon Eel
Pseudechidna brummeri
Description:The White Ribbon Eel, also known as the Ghost Eel,
is from the Indo-Pacific region. Though it is related to the Blue Ribbon Eel,
the White Ribbon Eel is the only member of the Pseudechidna genus
in all the Moray Eel family. The body is mostly white with salt and pepper
spots around the head and long nostrils extending from the nose. The coloring of this
species can change with age, taking on a brown tone. They are somewhat aggressive, being a predatorial fish.
This species can live very long, and they do great in large aquariums with a good amount
of rock to hide in. Studies have shown that this species does better in aquariums
when in pairs.
Recommended
Tank: White Ribbon Eels
should be supplied with an aquarium of at least 55 gallons, a sand substrate,
and plenty of live rock, which provides
at least one (preferably two) cavernous refuge where it can hide
its entire body (make sure the live rock is secure as they are
a powerful species and can dislodge rockwork). They should also
be equipped with efficient biological and mechanical filtration
and would greatly benefit from the addition of a quality protein
skimmer to assist with organic waste. Eels are known for their
excellent escape and jumping skills and should only be housed
in an aquarium with a tight-fitting, sealed hood; they are also
a nocturnal species and should only be exposed to subdued lighting
conditions during their first few days of acclimation to a new
environment.
Food and
diet: In the
aquarium it will learn to feed during the daylight hours, and
it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, and
most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this
should be done with caution, as it can inflict a painful bite.
Reef Compatability:
Will eat crustaceans
and small fishes. May topple corals that are not firmly placed. Predatorial
fish may nip at it.
Level of
Care: Difficult
Acclimation Time: 3+ hours
Approximate
Purchase Size: 18"
to 26" |
$49.99
|
