Can I get a Snowflake Moray Eel?

[Delphinus]

I would say depends on the size. Bear in mind I have not kept a snowflake, but I have had golden dwarf morays. The first one I had, got out of a tank where there were similar gaps but even smaller. But that is a much smaller moray than a snowflake (unless it's a baby snowflake that is).

Think the issue is that they can push their way out too if they were curious enough. So I think what I would do, if this were my tank, is take some black electrical tape and tape along the edges of the back panel there so that it can't be bumped out of place easily. Then, maybe some filter batting jammed into the larger gaps (ie. around the skimmer pipe) might be the way to go to really make sure it's escape proof.

[zum14]

Huh. Jeeze I dunno, Thats great advice, thank you. But hearing that they are really that good( to the point of pushing) , I think it would just be better to wait till I can have a proper canopy with high sides so theres no possibility. I dont want to make a poor decision just because I want one. Maybe a different fish that I would like to get in the future is better suited to the tank now. Thanks for all the help.

[whatcaneyedo]

It doesnt take too long for even a little one to grow close to 2'. Mine was probably in that range after about two years. After that it has mostly just gotten fatter. The biggest concern for me now is avalanche proofing the tank. At this size its pretty strong and can knock over small rocks and unattached coral easily.

Here is a good article on Morays

A Serpent For Your Reef Tank:
A Look at Fish-Safe Eels
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/fm/index.php

[subman]

I have a full grown snowflake in a 90g completely open top he has been in there for over a year and no problems at all. would I recommend it? Probably not, I just couldn't stand glass tops. I also have 2 golden dwarfs and they have shown no interest in the top of the tank. I have built an underground maze with 1/2 pipe for them and they rarely stray from that. my .02

[Delphinus]

Oh neat. Are the 2 golden dwarf's a pair? I tried adding a second one to my cube but it was a disaster. I've since heard it's not a good idea to get more than one unless they are already a pair.

Would you mind posting pictures of your tank and the pipework setup? I would love to see it. I'll search on your posts in case you have done do already but I'll preemptively ask you anyhow just in case.

[subman]

they aren't a pair but I had intentions of putting them together, but one of them is in my 90 reef and there is almost no way of getting it out lol

ill snap a few pictures tomorrow when the light come back on.