Eel recommendations and care tips

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extendedmango

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I'm thinking about getting a snowflake eel for my existing reef and I have a few questions about eel care and requirements. I have a Red Sea reefer 250 that holds about 55 gallons of water with two clowns, a melanerous wrasse and a longnose hawkfish. My tank is soft coral dominated with a hammer coral, and I have an emerald crab and a pistol shrimp. I have 4 questions:
1) Is there a better eel species than snowflake for the above aquarium
2) How can I add more crevices for the eel to explore and live in
3) what is the best place to purchase an eel
4) is there anything else I should know

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1) Is there a better eel species than snowflake for the above aquarium-For that size tank, thats a good eel to go with. They do not get very girthy, but quite lengthy. Not that I have not seen them thick, but overall proportional.
2) How can I add more crevices for the eel to explore and live in-PVC piping works great. Eels want their entire body to be hid for them to be comfortable.
3) what is the best place to purchase an eel-Probably your local store so you can see it eat and what not.
4) is there anything else I should know-Eels are messy eaters, have a skimmer or good way of removing waste. Be careful with your clowns and what not, they are predators and will eat when hungry. If you love your fish, I would not get an eel. Not that they will 100% eat them, but they have the capability.
 
Had a snowflake for many years. Grew to over 30 inches. He was a model citizen. I did keep him well fed. I was able to feed him silversides and shrimp by hand. I will get another one when I am ready.
 
They usually are not picky eaters. Definitely can live in a reef.

What questions were you looking for about care?
 
extendedmango said:
Are they about the same as a snowflake care wise i.e. Tank size, hardiness, feeding


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I don't think they are quite as easy as a snowflake, but are a better long term choice for your aquarium. A fully mature snowflake eel is a big fish, and probably too big for a 55 gallon as an adult.
 
anbosu said:
I don't think they are quite as easy as a snowflake, but are a better long term choice for your aquarium. A fully mature snowflake eel is a big fish, and probably too big for a 55 gallon as an adult.
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Well I have no problem with the golden but it is much more expensive. Should I risk the snowflake or invest in the smaller golden dwarf


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If its a long term investment (as it should be) for no plans on an upgrade. I would have to agree the golden dwarf is the best match. Although it is more costly treat it carefully, pick out the right one, and it will do great.
 
Cliving1 said:
If its a long term investment (as it should be) for no plans on an upgrade. I would have to agree the golden dwarf is the best match. Although it is more costly treat it carefully, pick out the right one, and it will do great.
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I completely agree, thanks everyone for the help


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There are 2 sellers on eBay that sell golden dwarfs for between 150 and 170. They only come up so often, but they are a great deal and healthy. Just fyi.
 
cali9dub said:
There are 2 sellers on eBay that sell golden dwarfs for between 150 and 170. They only come up so often, but they are a great deal and healthy. Just fyi.
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Do you know their usernames or whatever they r called on eBay. I probably won't get mine for at least a month but I would still like to watch for one


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No I don't. Just save a search for "dwarf golden eel" and when thet get them it'll pop up. They usually get about 6 at a crack.
 
Eel recommendations and care tips

Here are my two golden dwarf

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They are really fun to feed and pretty easy to take care of.


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Make sure your tank has a good cover, including the overflow. Eels will make it out otherwise.
I would also prepare to lose any inverts, they are pretty much blind so eat what they want when they bump into it as they hunt by scent.

Golden Dwarf is great, along with the snowflake.
 
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