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The Snowflake Eel, also known as the Snowflake Moray Eel, Clouded Moray, or Starry Moray,
is one of the most beautiful morays, and inhabits caves and crevices throughout the Indo-Pacific
reefs.In the wild, it can grow to 39 inches; most captive specimens will not exceed 24
inches. This is a very hardy eel, but an escape artist. A 50 gallon or larger aquarium with
plenty of live rock and a tightly fit canopy is ideal. Most of the eels that are lost in
an aquarium are due to poorly sealed tanks. The Snowflake Eel is safe to house with any
fish it cannot easily swallow. It can be housed with some invertebrates, like anemones and
corals, but not crustaceans. The wild Snowflake Eel is a nocturnal predator, ambushing fish
and crustaceans. In the tank, it will take frozen or freeze-dried krill, fish, shrimp,
and most meaty foods. It can be taught to hand feed, although this should be done with
caution, as it can inflict a painful bite. Approximate Purchase Size: Small: 5" to 8";
Medium: 9" to 12"; Large: over 12"