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Snowflake Moray Eel 03/29/09
I am doing a project and I need to know what depth snowflake moray eels
are found at. thanks
<I'm assuming you're a high school student? We're not in the business of
doing your homework for you! So instead, [a] find the scientific
("Latin") name for the Snowflake Moray; and then [b] visit Fishbase, and
look up that species. The answer you want is there! I've just checked.
http://www.fishbase.org/
Cheers, Neale.>
Help ? Missing Echidna... env.dis...
3/12/2009
Hello again, thanks for a real quick response last time.
This one is a good one!
My 220 salt fish only, is missing 2 of my 3 small
snowflake morays.!@
<Mmm, either eaten, hiding... on the floor... carried
away by pets?>
The tank has been set up for many years, currently it houses
3- 4 inch lion fish , 1 - 6 inch beta, 1-6 inch soldier fish , 1 - 5 inch
porcupine puffer, and one 12 inch wolf eel .
<Mmm... the puffer is the prime
suspect here>
All have been doing great for months , water param.s are fine,.
The problem , 4 days a go I fed them all chopped squid stuffed and fine , I
noticed one of the snowflakes moray went down the mega flow over flow and went
through my home made trickle filter of 2 5 gallon pails and was in the sump and
i left him there! My return pump does not have a screen on it before it meets up
with the other sump then a little giant md4 pumps back up, I wasn't able to
check tank for two days and then I noticed that two of the 3 lion fish have
their TAIL 3 fins like melted off and are very pale .
<Mmm, I don't like
this... maybe just consequent of the squid, perhaps the eel perishing... water
quality issue most likely>
I did a 50 gallon water change added poly filter
and checked all levels fine, ph a little low 8.0 .The Coralife skimmer wasn't
really overreacting.
The lion fish all 3 are still eating fortified krill as
the other fish minus 2 eels? Im very concerned about the lion fish ,1 however
has perfect fins but is also pale. Do you think the eel has been blended up?
<Too likely so>
The water is very clear and tightly covered on tank P.S. I
noticed during feeding the moray that's still in tank would bite the other ones
, but they bite back.
thank you
Tony
<Stay vigilant here... water
quality test, chemical filtrant use...
pre-made water available for
change-outs. Bob Fenner>
Catching
a Snowflake Eel 06/16/08
Hi Crew,
<Hello Keith.>
We have a 110
gallon salt water tank. We have a 10 inch snowflake eel which we need to take
back to the fish store. (They've agreed to take him back.). He's eaten several
fish and a crab and we want him out of the tank before we have further issues.
Problem is ... we've been unsuccessful in catching him. Any suggestions? We have
a net and have tried luring him into it with krill. But, he's smart and quickly
retreats to his cave. We'd like to purchase additional fish, but we won't be
doing this until he's out of the tank. Please ... we are desperate for a
solution. Thanks, Keith
<A clean empty bottle with an opening large enough
for the eel (but nothing else), a piece of shrimp or fish and a little patience
should do the job. You may reduce the current for a short while to make it
easier for the eel to smell the direction of the food. Wait until the eel is in
the bottle, use the net to prevent him from escaping again, and take it all out,
and transfer the eel into a clean container or bucket with a lid and some
aeration until you can take it to the shop. Good luck and tight lines! Marco.>
Snowflake Eel Bite – 11/28/2007
Hi!
<Hello.>
I have read through
the posts on snowflake morays. I could not find an answer to my question. I care
for a 300 gallon tank at the junior high where I teach science. I have had a
snowflake eel in my home aquarium and have never had a problem like this. Today
while trying to feed the inhabitants of the tank, at school, the snowflake eel
was wildly thrashing in and out of the tank. I had some silversides for him and
the lion fish so I grabbed one with me fingers to give him (I know, not
recommended ) anyway, he latched onto my finger and would not let go without
some coaxing. After he let go I had several small piercings in my finger, and
was bleeding. I cleaned the injury with peroxide, but was wondering - do they
carry any weird bacteria that could be infectious.
<Several dangerous
bacteria have been found in the mouths of moray eels, among them Vibrio and
Pseudomonas. If the wound swells, is becoming severely red or you feel insecure
about what to do, visit a medical doctor. In addition many (probably all) moray
eels possess a weak toxin produced by club shaped cells in their skin, that
might be transferred by a bite. Dizziness and tremendous pain are reported
symptoms, but the toxin is so far not considered very dangerous (perhaps only to
allergic persons).>
I don't know where else to seek an answer.
<The
aquarium magazine TFH had an article on moray bites in its September issue.
Possibly will be at WWM some day, too.>
Living in Cheyenne, Wyoming doesn't
afford me a wealth of expert advise.
<So far I am not aware of anyone, who
died due to a moray eel bite, but I am aware of some people, who had to go to
the hospital, some because of infection, some because of massive loss of tissue
(larger eels). Although most moray eel bites heal without infection and further
problems, I’d stop hand feeding. Fingers and silversides are not the healthiest
diet anyway. Clam and mussel meat, squid and crustaceans should be used to alter
the diet.>
Thanks in advance for any info you can provide.
<Hope that
helps. Cheers, Marco.> Snowflake Eel Lifespan 01/27/06
Hi. We have a Snowflake Moray that we bought when he was only about 10"
long and only as wide as a number 2 pencil. We've had him for about 6
years now and we are wondering as to exactly how long he might live. Did
we buy ourselves an aquatic parrot? Lol. Well please get back to us, we
would appreciate any information you could give us.
<<Hello Cory. I
searched WWM using "Snowflake Eel Lifespan" and found the answer at this
link (http://www.wetwebmedia.com/snoflkeeldisfaqs.htm).
Happy reading.>>
Thank you,
Cory
<<You're welcome - Ted>>
Snowflake eel habitat and tankmates - 1/6/06
Hey guys,
doing a little research here planning my tank that goes up this week. I
have a 75 gal Reef Ready tank with plans of housing 1
single
Volitans or Russell's Lion and a Snowflake eel. Since the Snowflake can
have a tendency to eat fish (FAQ has several
cases), I thought I'd
add the Lionfish first and let him put on some size first. So at what
size should the Lion be before I add the eel and
do I need to worry
about the Lion trying to eat the Eel AND/OR the Eel
trying to eat
the lion? <You can start doing your researching here. http://www.wetwebmedia.com/snowflakemoray.htm and
here, http://www.wetwebmedia.com/lions&rels.htm Joe,
there is a wealth of information on the Wet Web Media. Please look and
get information there before sending queries.>
Second question, I've
read about the PVC tubing for an Eel home/hiding place. I was thinking
about placing a 3' section of pipe along the
entire back of the tank
behind the rockwork with 45 degree ends that come out in Live rock
caves. Is 3" pipe necessary (as recommended) for
a Snowflake...or
would 2" suffice? <I'd go with what is recommended.>
Lastly, What
is the max girth of a Snowflake Eel? <In captivity they will seldom
exceed 24" in length so I'm guessing maximum girth at this size about 1
1/2-2.0 inches. Keep in mind these guys are escape artists and a tight
fitting cover is a must.>
Thanks for having a great Website with a
wealth of knowledge. <You're welcome. James (Salty Dog)>
Joe
Snowflake Eel Escape 11/28/05
My snowflake eel escaped.
<It happens.>
I woke up and it was dry, although flexible I guess. I
put it back in tank after hearing about it coming back to life.
<Yes
have seen them survive 12 hours + in dry conditions and recuperate.>
Anyhow, it starting breathing and hid in his normal hiding place. It
seems to be okay except it's dried skin is shedding/coming off
<Quite
normal.>
and kind of looks like snake. Is this normal and should s/he
be okay?
<May be okay... hard to say at this point. Likely very
stressed out.>
What should I do to help it?
<Wait a day or so and
begin offering it food (but do no be surprised by a feeding strike
possibly a few weeks in length) and provide pristine water conditions.>
(Besides duct tape the hood's flap down?)
<Well yes, I would find an
efficient way to prevent this in the future, Adam J.>
<<Look to
vinyl/plastic window screening, apply something similar to what is used
for snake tanks (escape artists extraordinaire!). Marina>>
Building around a fish 9/26/05
Clear Day, Hello, <Hello
Pete>
I set up and cycled a 90 gallon tank a while ago (actually it
has been
running for 6 months now with a 2" sand bed, 140 pounds
live rock, refugium
etc) and at this point I have only added 1 Royal
Gramma and some reef
custodians to it. I guess it is slow but better
safe than sorry. Anyhow....
<Shows you have patience my friend, a
must in this hobby>
I want to add a Snowflake eel to the tank and
this creature will be the
"main attraction". Anything else I add
over time will be added around the
eel' s needs and habits. My
question is is it too soon to add the eel now? <No, but the royal Gramma
may become dinner.> I have a very sturdy rockwork setup with lots of
caves but would it be better
to put a piece of PVC tube in for a
cave? If so, should it be open and
accessible at both ends or just
one? <I'd try the rockwork first for aesthetic reasons>
Last part of
the question is are there any major concerns regarding
acclimating
the eel? Should I do the freshwater/Methylene blue dip and then
quarantine or just straight to the quarantine for 4 weeks? <Follow
normal QT procedures.>
Thanks in advance for your help. <You're
welcome. James (Salty Dog)>
Pete
Moray compatibility
09/13/2005
Hello again
I was wondering if I could keep a
snowflake eel with any species of sand sifting goby. I know snowflakes
rarely eat fish but I read you should not mix bottom dwelling fish with
morays. Your website's very helpful and thanks again <I'll rephrase a
statement you made: "you should not mix any fish that a snowflake moray
can swallow." In that case, knowing that snowflakes can attain a length
of two feet, I'm thinking the goby may become dinner someday. James
(Salty Dog)>
Patrick Nikiel Planning Moray Meals 9/12/05
Hello!
<Hi! Scott F. with you today!>
I got 2 Snowflake Morays
not too long ago for my breeder aquarium... The guy at the LFS told me
to feed it frozen shrimp. Would this be a good diet for them?
Thanks,
David
<Well, David- frozen shrimp can certainly be a
good nutritional item for your eels, but you really need a diverse set
of menu items, such as squid, clams, strips of fish, etc. Variety for
fish, just like people, is very important. Feeding any one items
exclusively is not a great idea. Be sure to diversify these fishes'
diets, and you'll be pleased with the results! Good luck! Regards, Scott
F.>
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