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Atlantic Chain Moray EelChainlink Moray Eel Family: Muraenidae
Latest Reader Comment - See More Chainlink eels are one of my favoite marine pets!Its fun to feed them and its fun to watch them swim at night!They are SUPER agressive when they are in a feeding... (more) Ben compton 2004-05-17 The Atlantic Chain Moray Eel or Chainlink Moray Eel is the black and white eel in the above picture. Its' head is tucked under the brown morays' neck and you can just barely see one of its eyes.This one is a large specimen, the Atlantic Chain Moray Eel or Chainlink Moray Eel generally grow to about 2 feet. They have a more subtle coloring and patterning than some of the other morays. These are easy to maintain and a peaceful addition to a marine aquarium. For more Information on keeping this fish see:
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| Geographic Distribution Echidna catenata |
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| Data provided by FishBase.org |
Maintenance difficulty:
The Atlantic Chain Moray Eel or Chainlink Moray 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:
Atlantic Chain Moray Eel or Chain Moray Eel are found
in the Western Atlantic: Bermuda, Florida, and the Bahamas to the Antilles and Brazil. Eastern Atlantic: Cape Verde and Ascension Island.
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. See Breeding
Marine Fish page for a description of how they reproduce in the wild.
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:
Atlantic Chain Moray Eel or Chainlink Moray Eel adults grow
to 70 cm (30 inches).
Minimum Tank Length/Size:
A minimum 200 gallon aquarium is recommended. (Probably
bigger would be better).
Water Movement: Weak, Moderate, Strong
No special requirements.
Water Region: Top, Middle, Bottom
Will generally stay in the bottom of the aquarium. Will find
a hollow or cave to stay in most of the time.
Availability:
This fish is available from time to time.
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| Chainlink eels are one of my favoite marine pets!Its fun to feed them and its fun to watch them swim at night!They are SUPER agressive when they are in a feeding frenzy!!They do give a painful bite when they are adults but when young there bites arent very painful at all.Have lots of caves for this creature(places to hide). They will out grow a 55gal tank,but they are not fast growing.I had mine for 5 months and is the same size when i bought it(it grown a 1/2in).Chainlink eels are very peaceful when during the day and dont bother fish,unless VERY hungry!This fish is worth every penny!
2004-05-17 |
| Some of the coolest comments: |
| My chainlink hides most of the time until food hits the water. He eats like he is going to the electric chair in the morning. He never bothers other fish unless he is trying to eat and someone polks there snout in his business. My guy loves shrimp and silver sides. The stinkier the treat the more he will love it..very active at night 2005-01-17 |
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