I am surprised that J&L would bring them in. They know better. We all have to remind J&L of there original commitment not to bring in species that have little chance of sucess in our tanks.
99% of them live less than one month.
http://wetwebmedia.com/ribbonmorayeels.htm
Toy I don't think you really meant Nothing ventured nothing gained when you speak of the critters we keep in our tanks.