Snowflake eel

[rdrink25]

Are these reef safe? I see a tiny one only 5" but dont know if i can put it in the tank? I have a 35g,

 

[Reefplumber13]

Reef safe as in wont eat coral yes but if nit feed good they will eat shrimp and small fish

 

[rdrink25]

my fish are a large peperment shrimp, 2 clowns,domino, flame angel and a cardinal? What size fish do they attach?

 

[ghbrewer]

Not technically reef safe, they will eat inverts and small fish if they get hungry. They don't have very good eye-sight either, so care must be taken when putting your hands in the tank (they have a nasty bite that can lead to pretty bad infections if not cared for properly).

With that said, I have one in a 29 gallon with some other more aggressive fish and some soft corals and LPS. I just have to do more frequent and larger water changes to keep water quality in an acceptable range for the corals and reduce algae, as these fish are messy PIGS!

Me and my coworkers do really enjoy having him and his tank mates, just a little more work due to the nutrient levels in this type of tank.

Edit: You will need a tight fitting lid. While I have not seen mine try to escape, they are well known to be quite the escape artist.

 

[heathlindner25]

ghbrewer;934024 wrote: Not technically reef safe, they will eat inverts and small fish if they get hungry. They don't have very good eye-sight either, so care must be taken when putting your hands in the tank (they have a nasty bite that can lead to pretty bad infections if not cared for properly).

With that said, I have one in a 29 gallon with some other more aggressive fish and some soft corals and LPS. I just have to do more frequent and larger water changes to keep water quality in an acceptable range for the corals and reduce algae, as these fish are messy PIGS!

Me and my coworkers do really enjoy having him and his tank mates, just a little more work due to the nutrient levels in this type of tank.

Edit: You will need a tight fitting lid. While I have not seen mine try to escape, they are well known to be quite the escape artist.

I'm glad to hear he is doing well.

 

[Reefplumber13]

RDRINK25;934021 wrote: my fish are a large peperment shrimp, 2 clowns,domino, flame angel and a cardinal? What size fish do they attach?

Keep him well feed amd you should be fine. Oh and a tight fitting lid is a must

 

[ghbrewer]

heathlindner25;934029 wrote: I'm glad to hear he is doing well.

Very well!! Now if I can just get the Dwarf Fuzzy Lion to take to frozen foods, I'd be feeling a lot better.

 

[heathlindner25]

ghbrewer;934033 wrote: Very well!! Now if I can just get the Dwarf Fuzzy Lion to take to frozen foods, I'd be feeling a lot better.

Ours at the shop eat vegi pellets...lol

 

[paul692]

saw one in the fish store yesterday very nice but be careful when cleaning the tank they have very powerful jaws you can get a nasty bite from them . they are also master escape artists keep a cover on the tank at al times

 

[rdrink25]

how fast do they grow? Will it be hard to re locate in a year or so?

 

[heathlindner25]

RDRINK25;934307 wrote: how fast do they grow? Will it be hard to re locate in a year or so?

Fuzzy dwarfs are just that,a dwarf... they don't get that big.
relocating just be careful there jumpers.... had one jump out of a bucket and sting a coworker in the chest.
don't stand over the bucket and look at them....lol
hang on....you were talking about the eel right?...lol. my bad

 

[rdrink25]

im talking eels.

 

[heathlindner25]

RDRINK25;934315 wrote: im talking eels.

My bad