Eel in Mixed Reef Tank

[NickG013]

I've been looking into getting an eel of some type for my 60 cube. The one that has caught my eye (if I can find one) is the dwarf golden moray eel. I'm going to have a lot of corals. The one thing I am worried about though is the eel breaking the SPS by moving around it. Is that something I need to be worried about? Or do they tend to stay in their one hole? In other words, I know some eels are listed as reef safe, but to what extent?

 

[LukFox]

There's always a chance they could snap something off. They'll go around the tank at night looking for food. I don't think I had a problem with it ime (I kept a dwarf with sps for a short time), but it can happen. Of course if you ask me, it's worth the risk. Eels are amazing. What other things do you have? Might need to stay away from shrimp and small fish with an eel, or just know you're taking a risk.

 

[Waters40]

I actually just decided against adding a Moray for the same reason. They tend to swim up and just let their bodies fall, often knocking down or breaking coral.

 

[NickG013]

Thanks for the replys. I think this video makes me want to get one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KXuEC9W1W8... It is swimming in and out of a monti cap!

 

[JoelA7]

Adored the ribbon eel I had years ago.

 

[NickG013]

A buddy of mine has a ribbon eel that is about 3'. If he didn't have one, I would for sure. They are very cool looking!