Snowflake Eel - Reef and Fish Safe?

[Mitchell0605]

Hey guys, while reading online I found this article: A Serpent For Your Reef Tank: A Look at Fish-Safe Eels by Frank Marini, Ph.D. - Reefkeeping.com
Are these guys really good for reef's as long as they are kept fed and, um, watered per se?

 

[Krypt]

It;s hit or miss I guess. Some people have them without them ever touching any tankmates, others have had them wipe their inverts out etc. Here's a recent thread where it was discussed.

http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/f11/snowflake-eel-questions-127818.html

 

[Flake]

Haven't had mine touch fish (yet. fingers crossed.), but shrimp are definitely an issue for me. Mine became dinner.

 

[Mitchell0605]

Hmm they seem to enjoy a shrimp snack. Sorry about yours.

 

[Flake]

it was a bummer, but we couldn't get him out of the tank, we tried but without much success, but it was a lesson learned. I'm not sure i'd recommend the eel if you really enjoy having shrimp around

 

[Mitchell0605]

I don't mind. L) <---- Hmmm need to work on my smilies. ROFL

 

[VonUberReefer]

Aren't they one of the smallest eels?

 

[Mitchell0605]

Yes and also one of the Reef-safest. (Oohhh new word. lol)

 

[Aquarium1]

Id love to keep one of those guys sometime when I have the room/money haha.

 

[melosu58]

I had one for a few yrs and inverts and small fish will not be safe. If you want to say coral safe then yes I suppose they are that. Here is a pic of mine.

 

[Mitchell0605]

Mr Jingles.

 

[melosu58]

You remembered Mitch. I`m impressed.

 

[Mitchell0605]

It was a sad day when I heard of his death. I enjoyed looking at his photos and following his thread. He seemed like a eel with lots of personality.