| Item # | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 001737 | Snowflake Eel , Tiny: up to 6″, Indo Pacific | $49.99 |
| 001739 | Snowflake Eel , Small: over 6-7″, Indo Pacific | $59.99 |
| 001741 | Snowflake Eel , Medium: over 7-10″, Indo Pacific | $79.99 $71.99 |
| 001743 | Snowflake Eel , Large: over 10-14″, Indo Pacific | $119.99 |
Are snowflake eels good pets?
In captivity, these black and white beauties make fascinating, if occasionally crabby, aquarium pets. Although snowflake eels are considered among the more mild-tempered pet eel species, finding suitable tank mates for them can be tough.
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| Size | Up to 8 inches |
|---|---|
| Temperament | Peaceful, predatory |
How much is an eel?
The price of our live eels for sale will vary based on the size and type of pet you choose. Our Snowflake Moray Eel costs between $39.99 and $49.99. However, in addition to the upfront cost of saltwater eels, you’ll need to purchase and set up an appropriate habitat environment for them to thrive.
How big will a snowflake eel get?
The Snowflake Eel, also known as the Snowflake Moray Eel, Clouded Moray, or Starry Moray, is one of the most beautiful morays, and inhabits caves and crevices throughout the Indo-Pacific reefs. In the wild, it can grow to 39 inches; most captive specimens will not exceed 24 inches.
How many snowflake eels can I have?
If your tank is large enough, you can also have more than one snowflake eel, but it’s best if they’re both about the same size and added to the tank at the same time. It’s important to be aware that snowflake eels can become aggressive with each other, as well as to other tank mates, during feeding times.
What is the lifespan of a snowflake eel?
The snowflake eel has been known to live to 15 years and older in captivity. They are carnivores, readily accepting just about any meaty foods, including krill, shrimp, silversides and octopus meat.
Can a snowflake eel live in a 30 gallon tank?
Snowflake eel care in a saltwater aquarium
In the wild snowflake eels can grow to upwards of 3 feet, but in captivity tend to top out at just over 2 feet. Because of their size, they shouldn’t be placed in a tank less than 50 gallons in capacity.
How much do eels sell for?
US live eels wholesale price. In 2022, the approximate price range for US Live Eels is between US$ 28.75 and US$ 24.08 per kilogram or between US$ 13.04 and US$ 10.92 per pound(lb). The price in Euro is EUR 28.75 per kg. The average price for a tonne is US$ 28750.91 in New York and Washington.
How much is the most expensive eel?
$35,000 per kilogram
Japanese eel – or unagi – is more expensive than gold. At up to $35,000 per kilogram, it’s the priciest fish in Japan, and can take 6 to 12 months of work before eels are big enough to be sold.
Why do eels cost so much?
Limited supply and market pressure have helped to drive the outrageous prices for baby eels, but prices are also being inflated by their use in Michelin-starred restaurants, notably in Spain.
Are snowflake eels blind?
Fun Facts about the Snowflake Moray Eel
This species has poor eyesight, but its excellent sense of smell is used to ambush prey.
Can I put a eel in my reef tank?
In conclusion, the pebble-toothed morays make an excellent tankmate in reef tank style aquariums. The snowflake eel is probably the best-suited eel for this tank as it is small, compatible with other fish species and adaptable to captivity. It is certainly one of the most passive, sociable, and desirable moray species.
Will a snowflake eel eat small fish?
Snowflake Eel Diet
In the tank, it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp, clams, squid, octopus, scallops, feeder fish, and most meaty foods enriched with vitamins.
Are snowflake eels compatible with clownfish?
The clown will make a nice snack for the eel at some point. I had a snowflake eel and a clown fish together for almost a year with no problems.
How long can eels be out of water?
First, although eels breathe with gills underwater, they can survive out of water for several hours breathing through their skin.
Can a snowflake eel live with puffer fish?
Certified RODI Guru/Sparky. IMO A snowflake eel and a Toby puffer would be fine in the same system although the snowflake may eventually outgrow a 75 gallon. Also they are both semi aggressive so you will have to pay close attention to what else you are adding into the system.
How many eels can be in tank?
With a maximum size of 12 to 16 inches, these eels are the perfect size for home aquariums. They prefer to be in groups so the general rule is three or more in any one aquarium.
How long can snowflake eel go without eating?
Don’t worry about it, eels can go weeks without food as long as they are healthy. If it hasn’t eaten for a week or two, try live food, ghost shrimp is a good bet.
How do I get snowflake eel out of my tank?
If it’s anything like the Eel I had for many years (25), just leave the lid off for about 10 minutes and it’ll find it’s own way out. They are easy to catch when they are on the floor – even my 4′ Undulated.
Are snowflake eels hard to keep?
The Snowflake Eel is one of the smallest and easiest to care for species in the hobby. It is a very hardy eel that is also affordable and beautiful. So long as you keep their water well filtered and feed them frequently, they will become one of the most interesting fish you’ll ever own.
Do snowflake eels eat snails?
Yes, they will eat most invertebrates, though ours did leave my turbo and trochus snails alone. Unfortunately, some snowflake eels develop a taste for fish.