Banded Snake Eel
Harlequin Eel
Family: Ophichthidae
Myrichthys colubrinusPhoto © Animal-World: Courtesy David BroughLatest Reader Comment - See More
My banded snake eel won't eat and I can't put the food front of home cause he is under the sand or swimming away from it Lakeland
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.
For more Information on keeping this fish see:
Guide to a Happy, Healthy Marine Aquarium
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Banded Snake Eel Report Broken Video Banded Snake Eel (Myrichthys columbrinus) displaying typical aquarium behavior. While the Banded Snake Eel does like to bury itself in the sand, it does become quite active once it senses food. As you can see by the way the eel is "sniffing" around, their eye sight is not perfect. The aquarist is feeding the Banded Snake Eel, krill, which is one of the best foods. Feeding in the same spot in your tank is the best bet, since they will learn where to look. They are easy to feed and care for, with the usual demise being a way out of the tank and onto the floor. Please make sure your lid has no openings and feed your eel when you see him out. They generally come out when hungry and will look everywhere, including the carpet for food! |
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.
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.
They feed mainly on small fishes in the wild with an occasional invertebrate. In captivity they have been observed by some to eat only dead fish.
Sociable and peaceful, can be considered a community fish as long as the tankmates are not small enough to eat!
Unknown.
Not accomplished in captivity.
Light: Recommended light levels:
No special requirements.
No special requirements. Normal temperatures for marine fish is between 74 and 79 degrees Fahrenheit.
Banded Snake Eel or Harlequin Eel adults can grow to 75 cm (30 inches).
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.
This fish is available from time to time.
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