Zebra Moray Eel tank size

chrom76 · 02-27-2008, 03:45 PM

Hey all,
Does anyone know the adequate tank size for a zebra moray eel?
I currently have a 55g tank, but would be willing to get a 75 or 90 (48”L) it it’s right.
I’d pick the eel up small and keep it full life.

Also since I have my mind set on an eels are there any other recommendations for possible smaller eels for a 55-90g tank?
I'd like like to get what is "right" not what I want

michael_cb_125 · 02-27-2008, 03:47 PM

I would get a 350 gallon tank.

Just Kidding. I think that a 90 gallon would be ok,if he was one of the only fish in there. They do get kind big.

lcstorc · 02-27-2008, 03:48 PM

Witfull has one in a 240.

chrom76 · 02-27-2008, 03:50 PM

thx and
plz don't shoot the <noob
looks like I posted in the fresh water section

Aleenkagirlla · 02-27-2008, 03:50 PM

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michael_cb_125 · 02-27-2008, 03:51 PM

YES YES YES. a 240.....that is what you need. I have one witty has one, and now you can get one. We can have a 240 club. Our slogan: Nuttin smaller, Nuttin bigger. It willl be schweet!!!!!
~Michael

mps9506 · 02-27-2008, 05:37 PM

A 55 will be ok for a Zebra Moray, I would suggest something a bit larger to increase the amount of water in the system to keep things nice and diluted. These guys are messy eaters. 90 gallon sounds ideal to me.
Things to keep in mind when keeping these guys:
They are great at knocking rocks over, so make sure you have solid rock work.
The ones I've had come through love hiding in PVC pipes, but if you make a network of pipes it gets really messy inside and they are kind of a pain to clean.
If you get a smaller one it will be easier to keep themin a smaller tank and move up to a larger tank as they get bigger. The smaller tanks are easier to keep secure and target feed to get them onto prepared food and off live foods.
Lastly a large moray eel has to be one of the most difficult specimens to move from tank to tank. Don't bother with a net or trying to use your hands. Get a large bag, put the entire bag in the tank and push the eel into the bag, close off the bag while underwater and pull the entire thing out. Drain some of the water out while holding the top mostly closed and and air and it's ready for transport or ready to get moved to the larger tank.

mps9506 · 02-27-2008, 05:38 PM

Moved thread to SW fish forum.

tbittner · 02-28-2008, 07:17 AM

I couldn't agree more, Mike. Eels are almost impossible to catch. They will jump out of the tank and slither under the couch if you aren't careful.

michael_cb_125 · 02-28-2008, 07:32 AM

Like I said, 90 gallons souns good to me!!
~Michael

02-27-2008, 03:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
chrom76 Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Zebra Moray Eel tank size Hey all, Does anyone know the adequate tank size for a zebra moray eel? I currently have a 55g tank, but would be willing to get a 75 or 90 (48”L) it it’s right. I’d pick the eel up small and keep it full life. Also since I have my mind set on an eels are there any other recommendations for possible smaller eels for a 55-90g tank? I'd like like to get what is "right" not what I want

02-27-2008, 03:47 PM	#2 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,627 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size I would get a 350 gallon tank. Just Kidding. I think that a 90 gallon would be ok,if he was one of the only fish in there. They do get kind big. __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

02-27-2008, 03:48 PM	#3 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 20,925 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size Witfull has one in a 240. __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back. In Loving Memory Of Z 01/22/07 - 08/19/08

02-27-2008, 03:50 PM	#4 (permalink)
chrom76 Tunicate Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Denver, Co Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size thx and plz don't shoot the <noob looks like I posted in the fresh water section

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02-27-2008, 03:51 PM	#6 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,627 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size YES YES YES. a 240.....that is what you need. I have one witty has one, and now you can get one. We can have a 240 club. Our slogan: Nuttin smaller, Nuttin bigger. It willl be schweet!!!!! ~Michael __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

02-27-2008, 05:37 PM	#7 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size A 55 will be ok for a Zebra Moray, I would suggest something a bit larger to increase the amount of water in the system to keep things nice and diluted. These guys are messy eaters. 90 gallon sounds ideal to me. Things to keep in mind when keeping these guys: They are great at knocking rocks over, so make sure you have solid rock work. The ones I've had come through love hiding in PVC pipes, but if you make a network of pipes it gets really messy inside and they are kind of a pain to clean. If you get a smaller one it will be easier to keep themin a smaller tank and move up to a larger tank as they get bigger. The smaller tanks are easier to keep secure and target feed to get them onto prepared food and off live foods. Lastly a large moray eel has to be one of the most difficult specimens to move from tank to tank. Don't bother with a net or trying to use your hands. Get a large bag, put the entire bag in the tank and push the eel into the bag, close off the bag while underwater and pull the entire thing out. Drain some of the water out while holding the top mostly closed and and air and it's ready for transport or ready to get moved to the larger tank. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

02-27-2008, 05:38 PM	#8 (permalink)
mps9506 Totally stoked dude Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 7,518 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size Moved thread to SW fish forum. __________________ Mike "The Bandwith Bandit" Help Build Reefpedia Premium Membership Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

02-28-2008, 07:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size I couldn't agree more, Mike. Eels are almost impossible to catch. They will jump out of the tank and slither under the couch if you aren't careful. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

02-28-2008, 07:32 AM	#10 (permalink)
michael_cb_125 Manta Ray Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Charlotte,NC Posts: 3,627 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Zebra Moray Eel tank size Like I said, 90 gallons souns good to me!! ~Michael __________________ Owner of an Elos System 70 Now I have a jealous girlfriend!!! HaHa

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