Description
Snowflake eels for sale
Snowflake eel for sale is also known as the snow flake moray eel. Echidna nebulosa is also known as the clouded moray among many various vernacular names. They feature an intricate black and white ornamental pattern that resembles many different snowflakes across its body. These pet eels are amazing additions to mostly any aquarium. While they will feast on ornamental shrimp, clams, crabs and muscles, they are considered community fish safe. Fairly docile and absolutely stunning to view, the pet snowflake eel for sale is definitely a fantastic addition to any marine fish aquarium.
Snowflake Eel for sale – size
This species reaches a length of 39 inches but its common size is 16-20 inches. It lives at depths of between 2 and 30 metres (7 and 100 ft). Snowflake eels for sale are some of the most popular of all marine eels.
The snowflake eel (family Muraenidae) is one of 11 species of moray eel in the genus Echidna, commonly found in shallow tropical and subtropical oceans. The snowflake eel is one of the most beautiful eels you can add to your saltwater aquarium. They’re also one of the most adaptable as they don’t get as large as other moray eels and their temperament is not as aggressive.
Snowflake Eel Overview
A snowflake eel, or E. nebulosa, is a moray eel for sale known by a few other names, including:
- Bosch’s reef eel
- Clouded moray eel
- Floral moray eel
- Nebulous moray eel
- Starry eel
- White and zebra moray
pet Snowflake eel
Snowflake eels are native to parts of the Pacific Ocean and can be found living in reefs in the Indo-Pacific. Also, they can be found along the western coast of the United States, Mexico, and Central America. Interestingly, they can even be found as well by Hawaii. These guys aren’t huge eels and therefore fit many saltwater aquarium fish setups. Typically, a baby snowflake eel grow to about 2 to 3 feet in length. From time to time, they can get close to 4 feet long. The snowflake eel is recognizable for their colorful pattern which is composed of a silvery-white body. You will find unique broken speckled bands of dark brown to black and yellow spotting. Their head from the eyes to the tip of the snout has no markings. The eyes are curious and will have a yellow ring around them.
Snowflake eel for sale – habitat
How big of a tank does a Snowflake need? well, a minimum tank size is at least 50-gallon saltwater fish tank.. Yet these cute little eels are known to be escape artists and the top of your tank must be secured and tight. Another habitat must is a good amount of live rock for the eel to hide in. Keep in mind that any stacked rock must be carefully secured so the eel can’t topple it with its wriggling and it needs these hiding places.
Feeding your new pet Eel
Feeding your new pet eel can be easy, and super important to keeping them healthy and the tank conditions optimal. Keep your Snowflake well-fed with meaty foods! Snowflake eels love to eat shrimp, squid, clams, mussels, and fish. Snowflake morays should be fed only two or three times per week. Don’t hand feed them! You’ll get a painful bite. Also, don’t let his marine fish tank mates become food! (We weigh in on this below).
Other species of Eels
- Snowflake Eel
- Tesselata Eel
- Hawaiian Dragon Eel
- Blue Ribbon Eel
- Black Ribbon Eel
- Banded Moray Eel
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