The snowflake eel has been known to live to
15 years and older
in captivity. They are carnivores, readily accepting just about any meaty foods, including krill, shrimp, silversides and octopus meat.
Can a snowflake eel live in a 55 gallon tank?
Eel will eat anything that fit it mouth even snowflake eels is a pebble toothy eel, so your clown fish or any small size fishes might be disappear 1 day, most tall body fishes should be fine but
your tank is 55G so the choice is limited
.
Can a snowflake eel live in freshwater?
Simple. The Echidna nebulosa is a saltwater Snowflake Moray Eel. If you see this name attached to an Eel being sold as a “Freshwater Snowflake,” it's
most likely not one
.
Can a snowflake eel live in a 30 gallon tank?
The long term, the answer is NO
. My Snowflake is at least 33′′ long and as thick as a baseball, it would get cramped in there and probably try to escape, due to confinment issue.
Will snowflake eel eat my fish?
Snowflake Eel Diet
In the tank,
it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, clams, squid, octopus, scallops, feeder fish, and most meaty foods enriched with vitamins
.
Are snowflake eels brackish?
Notes: The Indian Mud Moray or Snowflake Eel (not to be confused with Echidna nebulosa, a fully marine eel commonly sold in the trade as the Snowflake Moray) is one of several “freshwater” morays found in the trade.
Really a brackish animal
, they can be acclimated to fully marine conditions as an adult.
How fast do snowflake eels grow?
You may decide you want to start right off with the 40-55 gallon tank even if you have a young eel because they grow very fast.
A young snowflake eel that's 8 inches long may add another 4-6 inches of length in just a year
. And in 2 years, it's close to fully grown!
What size tank do you need for a snowflake eel?
Snowflake Eel Tank Requirements
A snowflake eel would do best in a saltwater tank that is
at least 75 gallons
. Some hobbyists will keep them in smaller tanks of 50 gallons and up, but it's best to provide a larger tank as they can grow bigger, and the more you feed them the faster they will size up.
How much is a snowflake eel?
| Item # Description Price | 001739 Snowflake Eel , Small: over 6-7′′, Indo Pacific $59.99 | 001741 Snowflake Eel , Medium: over 7-10′′, Indo Pacific $79.99 | 001743 Snowflake Eel , Large: over 10-14′′, Indo Pacific $119.99 | 001745 Snowflake Eel , X-Large: over 14-18′′, Indo Pacific $199.99 |
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What size tank do eels need?
Tank Size. Aquarium eels vary in size, but we don't recommend keeping any species of eel in a tank of fewer than 35 gallons. As a good rule of thumb, you should allow
10 gallons of water per one 15-inch eel
. So, a larger species of around 25 inches will need a bare minimum of 20 gallons of water to be comfortable.
Can freshwater fish live in brackish water?
Many fish species typically thought of as freshwater, can be adapted to the brackish aquarium
, while some true brackish fish are often sold in the aquarium trade as freshwater fish. Sadly, many true brackish water fish are still collected in the wild and do poorly when kept long term in freshwater aquariums.
What is the smallest freshwater eel?
The smallest freshwater eel that you could have in a home aquarium is known as the
Kuhli loach
. These guys grow to only 4 inches or about 10 cm in length, making them great if you want an eel but don't have a ton of space.
Does a snowflake eel bite hurt?
ive been bitten several times by different snowflakes,
doesnt hurt one bit
, just is a creepy feeling. they latch on for a second, but it feels like all gums. no pain, just icky.
How often do I feed my snowflake eel?
How often should I feed my snowflake eel? Snowflake Eel prefers a diet of shrimp, crab, octopus, mussels, silversides, squid, and clams and is to be fed about
2 to 3 times a week at night
.
What fish can live with eels?
Freshwater eels can be kept with larger community fish; keep only one eel per aquarium. Eels can live harmoniously with
angelfish, gourami and rainbow fish
but may try to eat fish that fit in their mouth.
How do you get rid of snowflake eels?
If it's anything like the Eel I had for many years (25), just
leave the lid off for about 10 minutes
and it'll find it's own way out. They are easy to catch when they are on the floor – even my 4′ Undulated. or use the bottle trap.
How long can a snowflake eel go without eating?
Don't worry about it, eels can go weeks without food as long as they are healthy. If it hasn't eaten for
a week or two
, try live food, ghost shrimp is a good bet.
Can moray eels live in freshwater?
The moray eel can be found in both freshwater habitats and saltwater habitats
. The vast majority of species are strictly marine, never entering freshwater. Of the few species known to live in freshwater, the most well-known is Gymnothorax polyuranodon.
Are Tiger moray eels freshwater?
Description.
One of the only species of Moray Eels to inhabit true freshwater environments
, the Tiger Moray (G. polyuranodon) is a rarity in the hobby due to the remote areas it inhabits in West Papua, Indonesia.
What do mud eels eat?
They are found solitary and feed on
crustaceans and small fishes
. It is for the most part a scavenger that eats dead fish, shrimp, and other such foods.
How long does a snowflake eel live?
The snowflake eel has been known to live to
15 years and older in captivity
. They are carnivores, readily accepting just about any meaty foods, including krill, shrimp, silversides and octopus meat.
Are snowflake eels Hardy?
This is a
very hardy eel
, but an escape artist. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with plenty of live rock and a tightly fit canopy is ideal. Most of the eels that are lost in an aquarium are due to poorly sealed tanks. The Snowflake Eel is safe to house with any fish it cannot easily swallow.
Will snowflake eel eat snails?
Snowflake eels are capable of eating a variety of small things
. I suspect mine of eating hermit crabs, small snails (a couple of my turbo snails have gone missing), ornamental shrimp, and small fish.
Will snowflake eel eat cleaner shrimp?
I had a snowflake with my cleaner shrimp with no problems at all
. And actually the eel was the only fish that would actually let the shrimp clean it. Location: Chicago, Il. I have a Hawaiian Golden Dwarf eel that lets my fire shrimp clean it, they even clean the inside of his mouth.
What is the friendliest eel?
The reedfish, also known as ropefish
, is a large, yet docile eel-like fish species. They are friendly and curious, but will not bother your other fish. The Reedfish can actually live in both freshwater and brackish aquariums without any issues.
