Hippocampus kuda
Reefing newb
Are there eels that are safe to stock in a reef tank, that would not eat my crustaceans and other inverts? :neutral:
Reef safe eels
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chuck78
The Reefanatic
No Crustation is safe in a tank with any eel !! If I where to put one in a reef tank, it would be a Blue Ribbon Eel b/c they don't get very big & that's less chance of your corals being knocked over & around all the time. Besides, if you have a "very small" tank than an eel is the last thing that you should be putting in your tank. they can be a messy animal so your water quality would always be horrible plus Eels' just don't belong in smal tanks to begin with. I think the minimum tank size is supposed to be a 55 gallon? Don't worry...some of the experts will soon be here to tell you why it's a bad idea.
Smitty
Reef pro
+1 Chuck...snowflake eels are one of the least aggressive eels also, that "may" be ok, as long as it's small.
little_fish
Moderator
Any of the ribbon eels would be a terrible choice IMO for anything but a species only tank. They are some of the more aggressive eels out there, and will go after fish much much bigger than they are. They are also hard to get to eat frozen food.
but snowflake eels can be model citizens in a reef tank if introduced last.
But they should be in at least a 55, most eels will require bigger tanks.
but snowflake eels can be model citizens in a reef tank if introduced last.
But they should be in at least a 55, most eels will require bigger tanks.
chuck78
The Reefanatic
So a snowflake won't go after crustations.....?.....?
Sharkie
The Damsel Defender
no snowflakes will go after crustaceans.
https://www.livingreefs.com/care-and-keeping-snowflake-moray-eel-t23011.html
my eel is in a reef setting but I don't have any crustaceans in my tank at all thanks to him and my lunar wrasse.
https://www.livingreefs.com/care-and-keeping-snowflake-moray-eel-t23011.html
my eel is in a reef setting but I don't have any crustaceans in my tank at all thanks to him and my lunar wrasse.
chuck78
The Reefanatic
I thought they would. A recently deceased Fish Store Owner of 25 years was telling me about the Blue Ribbon Eel. With 25+ years of experience & him being a good friend of mine, I don't see why he would have lead me wrong.
little_fish
Moderator
There is a difference in having one in the store for a few weeks and having one in your reef for a few years.
chuck78
The Reefanatic
He had 5 tanks in his home...a 180..2 55's...a 40 gallon breeder...and a 29 gallon Seahorse nano. He had the Blue Ribbon in his 180. He never said how long he had it in his reef, but It was in there since I met him almost 2 years ago.
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BL1
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This was the best thing I could find on ribbon eels. Aquarium Fish: The White Ribbon Eel, Pseudechidna brummeri — Advanced Aquarist | Aquarist Magazine and Blog
little_fish
Moderator
Nice find BL1!
But to the OP, white ribbon eel is different from the blue ribbon eel you originally asked about.
But to the OP, white ribbon eel is different from the blue ribbon eel you originally asked about.
BL1
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Yep, the beginning of the article talks about the blue ribbon type eels then talks about how the white ribbons are different.
little_fish
Moderator
yep, just wanted to make sure that the OP caught that
