madmike Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Cos at OIAB just broke down his large display tank and mentioned that I should put the 24" zebra eel in my reef, lol. I had thought of it in the past but never had the stones to do it. I have many prized fish and would be devastated if he went rogue on them. I decided to go for it and now this guy is living happily in my reef. I was worried for the first couple of days or so but then I saw something funny... My juvi queen angel during feeding swam right up to its face and tail whipped it! It was pretty funny and knowing that these eels are essentially blind it appears the fish have absolutely nothing to worry about. Anybody else have something not exactly reef safe in their reef? I tried a harlequin file fish about 6 months ago but after loosing a strawberry shortcake and purple monster colony I called it quits and removed it (laugh) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald525 Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Cool looking eel! You're a brave man! I had a snowflake eel in my reef. Left the shrimp and fish alone. Never tried to escape but sadly choked on a snail and died. Sent from my BlackBerry 9630 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoralCrazy Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 The zebra I have is almost 3 foot and is the biggest push over of the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gill Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 They are blind, that's why they hunt at night... If anyone goes missing I would blame him. I had a brackish tank years ago with a 2' snowflake mory (brackish one different from the ones we are used to seeing) He lived happily with a puffer who became a favorite of mine until one night the moray got him. :( If I were you I would get rid of him and get a pair of golden morays. I can remember the puffer swimming circles around the eel and I thought he would never be caught, i guess even the best of us are vulnerable while we are sleeping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mitchell Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 Zebra eels are one of the most reef safe eels out there. I know a couple people that have them in their reefs and have had good success. I'm planning on getting a golden dwarf moray once I get my new tank set up. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arminius Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 That guy is cool! I really do hope you are able to keep him without mishap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnkrcklives Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nice eel. I have a golden dwarf moray in my reef actually he has been in two of my reefs. Never had a problem with him except he is a messy eater. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PowderBlue Posted October 15, 2012 Share Posted October 15, 2012 Nice eel. I have a golden dwarf moray in my reef actually he has been in two of my reefs. Never had a problem with him except he is a messy eater. Same here! Egor (my golden dwarf) does awesome in my reef, keeps to himself and doesn't even eat my crab or shrimp. Congrats on the new addition eels are so cool to watch! Well when you get to see them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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