Jeweled Moray Eel
Muraena lentiginosa
Description:The Jeweled Moray Eel originates from
the Pacific Coast. They are one of the smaller Moray Eels, only
attaining a maximum size of 24 inches. They are black with beautiful
white markings. As a juvenile, these eels are brown with gold
spots. This species adapts readily to aquarium life, and does
not require a large amount of space. This is a very hardy eel,
but is an escape artist, and requires a tightly sealed aquarium.
These eels are very aggressive in the aquarium, and will eat
any fish, crustacean or other eel that it can swallow. Do not
house more than one of this species in the aquarium, unless the
aquarium is larger than 120 gallons, and the eels are of the
same size and acclimated at the same time. When owning this eel,
be cautious,the Golden Moray Eel like all Moray Eels, have a
terrible bite, and should not be kept by most aquarists.
Recommended
Tank:A
50-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding
is ideal for the Jeweled Moray. Most of the eels that are lost
in an aquarium are due to poorly sealed tanks.
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:
not compatable
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: 12"
to 18" |
$139.99
|
Spotted Snake
Eel
Myrichthys maculosus
Description:A group of Snake Spotted Eels, looks
like a colony of seagrass. The body of the Snake Spotted Eel
is usually buried in the sand and if approached, retreats into
the substrate. Several of these eels may be kept together in
a 100 gallon or larger aquarium with at least 6 inches of substrate,
a gentle current, and without aggressive tank mates. Decor should
be kept to a minimum. A tight-fitting lid on the aquarium is
required to prevent escape.
Recommended
Tank:A
50-gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding
is ideal for a snake eel. If multiple specimens are desired we
recommend one start with a 100 gallon or larger tank. Most of
the eels that are lost in an aquarium are due to poorly sealed
tanks. All eels are escape artists, be cautious.
Food and
diet:The
Spotted Snake Eel's diet consists of meaty foods and live foods
such as grass shrimp or small fish.
Reef Compatability:
with
caution
Level of
Care: Easy
Approximate
Purchase Size: 9"
to 15" |
$59.99
|
Green
Moray Eel
Gymnothorax funebris
Description:Found in the oceans of the Caribbean,
the Green Moray Eel, also known as the Green Eel or simply Moray
Eel, is yellow-green in color and can grow to over 7 feet in
length in the wild. In its natural range, the Green Moray poses
a problem for divers who carelessly stick their hand into a crevice.
Care must also be taken in the aquarium during feeding time.
The Green Moray is also an escape artist, and will try to go
through any small opening in the lid of the tank. Given these
characteristics, and the fact it can inflict severe bites, the
Green Moray should not be kept by most aquarists. It is best
kept by the more experienced or in its natural habitat. Caution
must be taken with this eel, as it will eat just about anything
that it can catch and fit into its mouth, including fish and
invertebrates.
Recommended
Tank:A
150 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock for hiding
is ideal for a Green Moray.
Food and
diet:The
diet of the Green Moray should include live fish and all meaty
foods.
Reef Compatability:
with
caution
Level of
Care: Difficult
Approximate
Purchase Size: 15"
to 30" |
$199.99
|
