green wolf eel

[sylfish]

local lfs has something called a green wolf eel. anybody familiar with one of these?

 

[FMarini]

yes--
its a large pseudochromis fish, that acts like an eel. Its a great fish for an aggressive fish tank, but it will eat any other fish that fits into its mouth. They also get about 18" long and thick like a bike tire. Consider your clownfish -food. If you dfo a search in reefkeeping magazine late last year- you'll find an article about keeping them and how to bred them

 

[LisaD]

They are very cool fish, I have one. Lots of personality, out and about more than most eels. I agree, the ocellaris and scooter blenny might be eaten. Mine is with leaf fish, a waspfish and small blue throat trigger, and does not bother them.

 

[LRS078]

I have a 12" specimen. He is a pseudochromid so he is similar to most pseudochromis species. Tends to be a "gulp" eater. Favors chunks of shrimp or frozen silversides. Color changes from lime green to nearly black depending on his mood. Doesn't bother anyone he can't fit into his mouth/swallow. Eats most anything that can fit. As he has grown he now eats a ton 2x a week vs the daily feedings he did when smaller. Here is a pic:

 

[LisaD]

what tankmates, if any, do you have with your wolf eel?

 

[Motarded]

You have to be careful, I had to seperate a green wolf eel from a large grouper because the grouper kept trying to swallow him whole.