Zebra Moray

[SharkMan]

I am very interested in a Zebra Moray. I am putting together a wish list for a 125 Gallon FOWLR. I was hoping to have a zebra moray, Powder Blue Tang, Blue Tang, Lemonpeel Angel, Flame Angel, Flame Hawkfish, and Two Percs. I read on FantasyReef that they are not carpet surfers, Do I still need a covered aquarium? Also does the Zebra Moray go after stars if its well feed? Thanks for any and all advice!

 

[Hara]

Although Zebras are not known to be carpet surfers, there is always that possibility with any eel. I would still use egg crate on the top.

Eels normally do not eat starfish either. They prefer shrimp, crab,snail and clam as their invert hordeouvres.

 

[SharkMan]

Does the rest of my "wish list" look ok with a zebra? Aren't Zebra's the most peaceful of the eel's? Do they hide all the time? On fantasyreef they said they are social what does that mean? Thanks.

 

[Hara]

They are not out all the time. Mine is friendly, I hand feed it without danger of being bitten. It should not bother any of the fish. I would take social to mean that it gets along well with others.

 

[SharkMan]

Thanks a lot for the info Hara. I really want one of these guys. I have heard a few people say they even keep their cleaner shrimp with them without a problem. what do you think of this? Unlikely?

 

[Hara]

I personally, would not risk it, but that is me. I have never given my eels the opportunity to deprive me of 20. shrimp.

 

[SharkMan]

that is a good point but I do love the shrimp. It might sound cruel but I think I will give it a try. what about a spinny blue lobster? would that be lunch too? Thanks.

 

[Hara]

Eels eat shellfish. I would think it would be lunch too. I understand your desire to try...but I sure wouldnt try with a bunch at once. Lobsters are notorious for knocking over rock etc. Even if it wouldnt get eaten, it would probably be a pain in the tail.

 

[SharkMan]

Got it. Thanks again, I am really excited.

 

[Tullsterx]

Hey, you'll probably have problems with the Powder-blue and the Blue Tang in the same tank. Powders-Blue's can be extremely aggressive towards anything blue, especially a blue Tang. I would look at some other tang besides the Powder Blue. Like a Naso, Sailfin or Kole or Yellow or. . . well, anyone but the Powder-blue.

 

[StripesTheEel]

My zebra eel is fine with my 2 peppermint, cbs, and cleaner shrimp. But thats my eel, he is special..lol