”Moray EELS are hardy, fascinating fishes that can do well, even under a beginner’s care. Unfortunately, many species grow much too large for most aquariums. For the short term, an eel makes an interesting addition, but be prepared to move it or step up to a larger system when it starts to mature. Moray eels generally have poor eyesight but a superior sense of smell, so in a tank they need to be fed directly, otherwise the faster fishes in the tank will out-compete them for food. The best method is to spear a piece of shrimp or squid on a feeding stick and place it near the eel’s lair or wiggle it until the eel emerges to take the item. (Hand-feeding is not recommended.)”
“A tank housing moray eels must be completely sealed-these agile animals will escape through even the smallest opening….more info in his book” “The New Marine Aquarium”.
Things to buy… A book on saltwater Aquarium…Don’t do anything until you do your homework!
Recommended size Aquarium at least 50 gallons
Hint: make sure you take the measurements make sure the aquarium will fit with all its equipment.
Bak Pak Skimmer from www.CoralConnection.com
Lights, Try to go with VHO two white and two blue or the new T5
Live Rock (50 lbs.) and Live Sand (50 lbs.) – hiding places
Sea Salt and Purified Water
Food: Small Fish, Squid, or Shrimp (live or frozen)
Book on saltwater aquariums
I hope this is enough information to get you started, this can also work for clown fish and the tank can be smaller.
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