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| Snowflake Moray Eel |
The snowflake moray, Echidna nebulosa, is a moray eel of the family Muraenidae,
found in the Indo-Pacific oceans from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Society
Islands, north to southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands, south to Lord Howe
Island, and throughout Micronesia. Also found in the eastern Central Pacific from
southern Baja California, Mexico, and from Costa Rica to northern Colombia, at
depths of between 2 and 30 m. Its length is up to one m.
The snowflake moray is found between rocks and corals of intertidal reef flats, and
also in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs. It feeds mainly on crustaceans.
Coloration is a white body with two rows of large dendritic black blotches, the black
spots between blotches become irregularly linear with age. The eyes are yellow.
In the aquarium
The snowflake moray eel is a very commonly kept saltwater eel. They are very
hardy and well-suited to aquarium life. Up to 36" in length (while 28" is more
common in captivity), the snowflake moray eel requires an aquarium larger than 30
gallons with a tight-fitting lid, as these eels (and all eels, for that matter) are escape
artists and can fit through surprisingly small holes in aquarium lids. They are
carnivores, readily accepting just about any meaty foods, including krill, shrimp,
silversides and octopus meat. Unless already acclimated to frozen foods, this
animal will likely need to be fed with live ghost shrimp when first acquired. Weaning
can be accomplished over time. The feeding of freshwater feeder fish (goldfish,
rosy reds, etc) will likely cause liver disease if fed to the eel, so they must be
avoided.
The snowflake moray eel is not safe to keep with shrimp, crabs or lobsters, since
crustaceans are their natural diet. However, they are safe to keep with most other
invertebrates, including coral, starfish, anemones and sea urchins. Very small fish
may be consumed, so think twice before keeping a snowflake eel with small fish like
damselfish. Compatible tankmates for the snowflake moray eel include other
relatively large, aggressive fish, such as lionfish, tangs, triggerfish, wrasses, and
possibly even other snowflake moray eels if they are both introduced to the tank at
the same time
found in the Indo-Pacific oceans from the Red Sea and East Africa to the Society
Islands, north to southern Japan and the Hawaiian Islands, south to Lord Howe
Island, and throughout Micronesia. Also found in the eastern Central Pacific from
southern Baja California, Mexico, and from Costa Rica to northern Colombia, at
depths of between 2 and 30 m. Its length is up to one m.
The snowflake moray is found between rocks and corals of intertidal reef flats, and
also in shallow lagoon and seaward reefs. It feeds mainly on crustaceans.
Coloration is a white body with two rows of large dendritic black blotches, the black
spots between blotches become irregularly linear with age. The eyes are yellow.
In the aquarium
The snowflake moray eel is a very commonly kept saltwater eel. They are very
hardy and well-suited to aquarium life. Up to 36" in length (while 28" is more
common in captivity), the snowflake moray eel requires an aquarium larger than 30
gallons with a tight-fitting lid, as these eels (and all eels, for that matter) are escape
artists and can fit through surprisingly small holes in aquarium lids. They are
carnivores, readily accepting just about any meaty foods, including krill, shrimp,
silversides and octopus meat. Unless already acclimated to frozen foods, this
animal will likely need to be fed with live ghost shrimp when first acquired. Weaning
can be accomplished over time. The feeding of freshwater feeder fish (goldfish,
rosy reds, etc) will likely cause liver disease if fed to the eel, so they must be
avoided.
The snowflake moray eel is not safe to keep with shrimp, crabs or lobsters, since
crustaceans are their natural diet. However, they are safe to keep with most other
invertebrates, including coral, starfish, anemones and sea urchins. Very small fish
may be consumed, so think twice before keeping a snowflake eel with small fish like
damselfish. Compatible tankmates for the snowflake moray eel include other
relatively large, aggressive fish, such as lionfish, tangs, triggerfish, wrasses, and
possibly even other snowflake moray eels if they are both introduced to the tank at
the same time
The Blue Linckia Sea Star is certain to be the
shining star for the dedicated reef aquarium
enthusiast. The unusual blue color of this sea star is
truly remarkable and this standout color makes the
Blue Linckia Sea Star a beautiful focal point. Its
bright blue body may sometimes be embellished
with red or purplish spots. The Blue Linckia Sea Star
is also known as the Comet Sea Star, Blue Sea Star,
or Blue Starfish.
shining star for the dedicated reef aquarium
enthusiast. The unusual blue color of this sea star is
truly remarkable and this standout color makes the
Blue Linckia Sea Star a beautiful focal point. Its
bright blue body may sometimes be embellished
with red or purplish spots. The Blue Linckia Sea Star
is also known as the Comet Sea Star, Blue Sea Star,
or Blue Starfish.
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