Smallest species of moray eel?

[pattyfurg]

I REALLY love the look of Moray eels but my tank is only a 67 gallon :/ I want the smallest kind of eel I can get so it can live happily in the tank
And if its possible to get 2 in there I would be willing to not get ANY other fish in there

 

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Snowflake eel

 

[Sniperhank]

Snowflakes do best in 55 gal. I have one, great eel.

 

[nikki_kaiser]

Snowflakes do best in 55 gal. I have one, great eel.

Very cool little guy and excellent escape artist!

 

[Psychocircus91]

I REALLY love the look of Moray eels but my tank is only a 67 gallon :/ I want the smallest kind of eel I can get so it can live happily in the tank
And if its possible to get 2 in there I would be willing to not get ANY other fish in there

agree with snowflake being a good choice. I wouldn't do two eels.
If it were me I would do snowflake eel, flame angel, dwarf fuzzy lion, and possibly a hawkfish or something along those lines. There are plenty of options though.

 

[MacDracor]

Your tank is an ideal size for a single snowflake. They can be a bit cannibalistic so I'd only get one.
You will need a tight fitting lid. And probably weights or clamps. They're very strong and WILL find any hole large enough to wriggle through. They seem to enjoy carpet surfing despite how bad it is for them.
But definitely cool fish!

 

[Psychocircus91]

Your tank is an ideal size for a single snowflake. They can be a bit cannibalistic so I'd only get one.
You will need a tight fitting lid. And probably weights or clamps. They're very strong and WILL find any hole large enough to wriggle through. They seem to enjoy carpet surfing despite how bad it is for them.
But definitely cool fish!

Yes many people speak of them escaping, being dried and dead looking on the floor for up to 14 hours, and after putting them back in the tank they "come back to life"

 

[MacDracor]

It certainly happens, but I wouldn't count on it in lieu of a good lid. Lol

 

[Psychocircus91]

It certainly happens, but I wouldn't count on it in lieu of a good lid. Lol

lol oh absolutely not, I wasn't recommending he allow his to do so, just thought I'd share!

 

[Mr. Crabs]

Golden Dwarf Moray's rock

 

[pattyfurg]

Haha well iv just been looking around and I'm going to get a 200gallon instead!
Woohoo! Has anyone had luck with breeding these?

 

[Psychocircus91]

Haha well iv just been looking around and I'm going to get a 200gallon instead!
Woohoo! Has anyone had luck with breeding these?

well, thats quite a change of pace. Personally I would go with a bigger species in a 200 (depending what your goals are), but to each his/her own!

 

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Haha well iv just been looking around and I'm going to get a 200gallon instead!
Woohoo! Has anyone had luck with breeding these?

i hate you.... Make a reef!

 

[pattyfurg]

you hate me?

Haha what's the prettiest eel out there!?

 

[Psychocircus91]

you hate me?

Haha what's the prettiest eel out there!?

honeycomb moray is a good one and I believe they fit in a 200.

I love the green moray but I think they need a 300. could be wrong though.

 

[pattyfurg]

Wow! I love the honeycomb! Sooooooo I can't get two? haha

 

[Psychocircus91]

Wow! I love the honeycomb! Sooooooo I can't get two? haha

Haha I wouldn't suggest it! They'll likely kill eachother. Plus one alone will give you plenty of eel! They can reach up to six feet, (more likely five in the home aquarium)

 

[pattyfurg]

Hmm would I be able to get other fish?

 

[Psychocircus91]

Hmm would I be able to get other fish?

I have seen them housed with triggers, some groupers, lions, etc. How it works out long term, I honestly couldn't tell you. You may want to check out Keeping Moray eels in aquariums by Phillip Purser.

 

[pattyfurg]

I really like triggerfish!! And scorpions!