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Banded Snake EelHarlequin Eel Family: Ophichthidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More It's really a cool pet but I am a bit worried because he hasn't eaten yet. I tried to feed him but he ignores the food that I am giving, instead he tries to escape,... (more) japs 2008-04-08
Don't let this one get lost in the gravel! The Banded Snake Eel or Harlequin Eel like to bury themselves in the gravel with only their head poking out so don't forget to seek it out and feed it every so often.Check out an in-depth discussion
of the Banded Snake Eel in the... For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Myrichthys colubrinus |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
The Banded Snake Eel or Harlequin Eel is easy to keep. Most eels are very hardy and readily eat all kinds of live and meaty foods.
Maintenance:
Feed all kinds of live fish and meaty foods. Use a poker
if necessary at first to place the food right in front of their mouth.
Don't worry if it doesn't eat for a while at first, they can go for several
weeks without food (and often do).
Habitat: Natural geographic location:
Banded Snake Eel or Harlequin Eel are found in the Indo-Pacific.
Foods:
They feed mainly on small fishes in the wild with an occasional
invertebrate.
Social Behaviors:
Sociable and peaceful, can be considered a community fish
as long as the tankmates are not small enough to eat!
Sex: Sexual differences:
Unknown.
Breeding/Reproduction:
Not accomplished in captivity.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
Temperature:
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish
is between 74 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Length/Diameter of fish:
Banded Snake Eel or Harlequin Eel adults can grow to 75 cm
(30 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 60 gallon aquarium is recommended.
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Will generally stay in the bottom of the aquarium. Will bury
themselves in the gravel with only their heads sticking out.
Availability:
This fish is available from time to time.
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| It's really a cool pet but I am a bit worried because he hasn't eaten yet. I tried to feed him but he ignores the food that I am giving, instead he tries to escape, pretty sneaky. He is already 20 inches long and one finger thick.
2008-04-08 |
| We "inherited" one when a friend moved. He disappears for days at a time, then shows up early in the am. He moves very quickly and I have never been able to catch him to get him out of harms way when I clean the tank, so I just hope for the best. The family who had him before thought he was like an algae eater, but I think he tends to eat my smaller fish and debris on the bottom of the tank. I've never fed him, at least on purpose.
2007-08-13 |
| Just got one a few days ago in VA, USA for $40. Thought he died or something as he just disappeared for several days. Then one morning I saw his head poking through sand in front of the tank.
He has ended up in the sump cavity on the back of my tank once. I don't really have a way to cover most of the tank because of the refugium and powerheads so i hope he doesn't bail out. I may glue some googly eyes on him if he does, kek!
These guys go pretty deep in the sand so they may disturb a deep sand bed if you depend on one.
It's been a week and he hasn't eaten yet.
2007-04-13 |
| keep your tank covered as these guys have the tendency to sneak out at night, krill is a good choice for a food, i have one that will eat krill out of my hand, really cool...
2006-06-16 |
| I JUST WAS LOOKING AT ONE OF THESE GUYS TODAY AT PETCO,THEY ARE INTERESTING TO WATCH! THEY ARE GOOD ESCAPE ARTISTS, SO KEEP YOUR TOP TIGHT FITTING.
2006-05-05 |
Author: David Brough. CFS.
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