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Snowflake Eels... needing some information please.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by jazzybio13, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. Jun 19, 2013 #1
    jazzybio13 Ames

    jazzybio13 MBI Breeder

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    Ok fellow hobbyist! I am doing some digging around and need some general behavioral/observation notes on Snowflake eels. I would like to just chat about your eels and I have some questions for you if your eels fit a specific profile I am looking at, please send me a pm if you have:


    1. Specifically looking into the "Echidna nebulosa" (Snowflake eel)


    2. You own multiple eels that are housed in the same tank.


    3. Adult sized eels- greater than 12"


    Please, even if you don't have snowflakes but have another eel in the Muraenidae family I would be interested in chatting with you.






     
  2. Jun 20, 2013 #2
    Salty

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    I have owned a few eels in the past. I can tell you snowflakes are the most docile. I actually had mine housed in a Reef tank for a few months while getting my predator tank set up. He did eat my baby sixline, but I think it was because the sixline wouldn't leave him alone, kept swimming in front of his face and bugging him. Housed with many other small fish and never bothered any of them. He was a very large one too. The other thing I can tell you is stay away from yellow head morays, they will eat everything they can catch!
     
  3. Jun 20, 2013 #3
    ctrenary

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    I had one for 4-5 years and he didn't really bother anything except a couple large hermit crabs. He was probably 18" when I gave him away. Make sure you have a tight fitting lid otherwise they will end up on the floor. I hand fed mine frozen silversides and only got bit once so they aren't too agressive.
     
  4. Jun 20, 2013 #4
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

    ninjazx777 Experienced Reefkeeper

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    I have a 2' snowflake, 3' zebra, and a18" banded snake eel all in the same tank and no problems so far
     
  5. Jun 20, 2013 #5
    jazzybio13 Ames

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    Thanks guys, I actually have owned many eels before so that's not quite the information I am looking for, but I do appreciate it! Maybe I should have clarified a bit more what I am looking for, and why! lol /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif

    I am putting together an article and opening up a breeders journal through the marine breeders initiative on adult snowflakes and their possible Protogynous hermaphroditism within their lifespan. I am looking to find a couple of eels to observe specifically starting at the 12-14" range where males begin to exhibit more signs of morphing within the tooth structure and jaw line. I was hoping to find a few eels locally to look at within this size range.

    And my 90g reef, as soon as the current livestock is sold out of it, is going to be dedicated to a pair so I can watch the morphism over the 12-18" growth range.

    THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR CHIMING IN! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif

    Ninja do you have just the one of each species in the single tank... no any two of the same species in the tank together?
     
  6. Jun 20, 2013 #6
    ninjazx777 Des Moines, IA

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    Just 1 of each. I also had a chainlink eel in the tank but he was able to squeeze out a small hole and escaped and died awhile back
     
  7. Jun 20, 2013 #7
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    ah...bummer on that chainlink! Do you have any close up head shots of your snowflake? both when he was young and now by chance? If so would you mind me seeing them? jazzybio13@gmail.com is my email in case you have any! /DesktopModules/ActiveForums/themes/_default//emoticons/smile.gif
     

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