Green Moray Eel I found hiding out:

ScubaRW4 · 08-26-2007, 12:41 AM

I took this photo when I returned alone (I prefer diving alone rather than buddy-diving) to the shark-feed site used by UNEXSO (Underwater Explorers Society) to put on a show feeding reef sharks in front of their scuba diving clientele off of Grand Bahama Island . This Green Moray Eel lives inside an abandoned hyperbaric chamber that was left on the ocean floor. At one time, there was a scientific study there pertaining to how long a person could live underwater. Now all that is left is a concrete pad that the "home" was on and this hyperbaric chamber that the eel claimed squatter's rights on.

Notice the "cloud" of brine shrimp swimming about him. He was/is quite friendly and will allow you to pet him.........but do so with caution.

AQTCJAK · 08-26-2007, 01:17 AM

Beautiful animal I have had 2 of these both over 5'

caitrina · 08-26-2007, 01:48 AM

Fantastic eel photo! Thank you so much for sharing, look forward to seeing more.

My husband used to also be a diver, and dive instructor after he retired from FD and traveled quite extensively, most of his trips were centered around reefs. I too have an eel photo that he took when he used to teach. He would take his students to meet this eel and it would allow you to get quite close to it. I keep saying I am going to post his dive photos but just havent done so yet. I did scan a few them the other day though, so that is a start.

ScubaRW4 · 08-28-2007, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

Beautiful animal I have had 2 of these both over 5'

Wow! You must have, or had, a huge tank! I would love to see a photo of it!

Bob

ScubaRW4 · 08-28-2007, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by caitrina

Fantastic eel photo! Thank you so much for sharing, look forward to seeing more.

My husband used to also be a diver, and dive instructor after he retired from FD and traveled quite extensively, most of his trips were centered around reefs. I too have an eel photo that he took when he used to teach. He would take his students to meet this eel and it would allow you to get quite close to it. I keep saying I am going to post his dive photos but just havent done so yet. I did scan a few them the other day though, so that is a start.

You're welcome. I'll have to scan some others when I find them again. I have some nice up-close photos of reef sharks at a shark feed I went on.
Where did your husband take his students to dive? Was that in Florida?

Bob

AQTCJAK · 08-28-2007, 09:40 PM

As requested by popular demand

caitrina · 08-28-2007, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ScubaRW4

You're welcome. I'll have to scan some others when I find them again. I have some nice up-close photos of reef sharks at a shark feed I went on.
Where did your husband take his students to dive? Was that in Florida?

Bob

Yes, it was in Fl, in the Keys. He would also do a annual dive trip with the graduated students who wanted to participate and those trips were in other waters, Belize, Cayman, etc. I have some pretty cool pictures that he took on his dives as I am sure you also do. Sometimes I wish I could sink that camera in my tank and start snapping away

ScubaRW4 · 08-28-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by AQTCJAK

As requested by popular demand

Absolutely awesome! Thanks for showing them to me!

ScubaRW4 · 08-28-2007, 11:02 PM

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Originally Posted by caitrina

Yes, it was in Fl, in the Keys. He would also do a annual dive trip with the graduated students who wanted to participate and those trips were in other waters, Belize, Cayman, etc. I have some pretty cool pictures that he took on his dives as I am sure you also do. Sometimes I wish I could sink that camera in my tank and start snapping away

Hehe...........it may just work! I'm going to set my digital on macro and see if I can get some clear pics of a few things I want to ask other members to ID for me.

GeeWizzItsMe · 09-02-2007, 02:40 PM

Oh my gosh Jack!!! Thats so great!

AQTCJAK · 09-02-2007, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by GeeWizzItsMe

Oh my gosh Jack!!! Thats so great!

Thanks big tanks are my thing well the big aggressive fish as well

GeeWizzItsMe · 09-02-2007, 05:33 PM

That must cost like a Mercedes S Class every year!!!

AQTCJAK · 09-02-2007, 10:04 PM

actualy that tank was a 1320 like I stated in my welcome address so to speak it ran me about 150 - 200 per month

tbittner · 09-05-2007, 10:52 PM

What all is included in the 150-200 a month? I'm really curious.

AQTCJAK · 09-05-2007, 10:55 PM

electricity, feeding was about 20 or so, water changes 300 gallons every other week

08-26-2007, 01:17 AM	#2 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Green Moray Eel I found hiding out: Beautiful animal I have had 2 of these both over 5' __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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caitrina Golden Moray Join Date: May 2007 Location: Somewhere in Florida Posts: 2,588 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Green Moray Eel I found hiding out: Fantastic eel photo! Thank you so much for sharing, look forward to seeing more. My husband used to also be a diver, and dive instructor after he retired from FD and traveled quite extensively, most of his trips were centered around reefs. I too have an eel photo that he took when he used to teach. He would take his students to meet this eel and it would allow you to get quite close to it. I keep saying I am going to post his dive photos but just havent done so yet. I did scan a few them the other day though, so that is a start. __________________ A reef tank is like a potato chip, you can't have just one! Chronicles Cat's Healing Gift: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...ling-gift.html Cat’s 90 Gallon Toy: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...allon-toy.html 24 G Mystery Pod: http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...stery-pod.html

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AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Green Moray Eel I found hiding out: actualy that tank was a 1320 like I stated in my welcome address so to speak it ran me about 150 - 200 per month __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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tbittner Watch this Ma! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 5,562 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Green Moray Eel I found hiding out: What all is included in the 150-200 a month? I'm really curious. __________________ Terry 150g predator tank full of killers. Soon to be upgraded to a 360g. 450g reef 300g sump.

09-05-2007, 10:55 PM	#15 (permalink)
AQTCJAK Tiger Shark Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 6,924 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Green Moray Eel I found hiding out: electricity, feeding was about 20 or so, water changes 300 gallons every other week __________________ A Wiseman once said build a stage add a pole & they will dance - Jack 2007 www.aquaticaggression.com Projects & Chronicels http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...car-buffs.html http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...nts-tanks.html

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