Snowflake eel experiences

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by subman

If you still want a Dwarf Golden Eel Laurie I have a pair in my 225 I'd be willing to part with. (I have no idea how I would get them out but...)

Don't tell me such things!!!!! I really loved my golden dwarf moray. He was awesome until I went to mexico for a week (this was over 2yrs ago) and for some reason he refused to eat for the tank sitter and continued to refuse to eat when I got back. I tried like crazy to get him eating again but he never did and after 2 months of not eating he died It broke my heart to watch him slowly wither away and I said I wouldn't try one again. Which is why after 2 yrs I'm finally thinking of attempting another eel, but as much as I love the golden dwarfs I can't go though that again and think a more heartier less tricky eel would be better. Plus I imagine it would be a big PITA to catch them, but thank-you for the offer.

Here's a pic of my old eel RIP

[subman]

All good Laurie They aren't really for sale I just know you loved yours and would give them a great home. I would get a snowflake again in a heartbeat.

[whatcaneyedo]

I've had mine for 8 years now. The tank is 120gal and the top is open but its never tried to escape (knock on wood). The only fish its eaten was a 3" canary wrasse (Halichoeres chrysus) which was the smallest fish I've kept with it in recent years. At nearly 2'-6" long its quite strong and will occasionally knock over a small rock or coral so I need to keep a good eye on things. Every second day it will eat 2 smelts or 5 silversides or about a dozen krill. Occasionally it also likes raw grocery store clam or mussel.