That depends on what kind of eel you have. Most moray eel species are either saltwater or brackish so it may need some salt in the tank. If it’s a tiger moray like in my video, freshwater is fine but you need to do regular maintenance like water changes
It's a bit tricky, they pretty much stay in their cave majority of the time so technically a 30 gallon should be fine especially for the first few years. I've had mine for over a year now and she hasn't grown much so it looks like they are slow growers. However they do grow big so eventually I'm guessing a 30 gallon might not be enough. What's the biggest tank you're willing to get?
Hi, I was thinking about getting one of these tiger moray eels in a bit. Do you think a 110 gallon aquarium will do? Also what's the most common reason that they would pass away? Lastly do you recommend keeping this species?
Hi, if you're getting a baby/juvenile and let it grow out you should be fine with a 110 gallon for a while depending on how many other fish you have in there. When it comes to the most likely reason for them to pass I don't know the answer to that sorry but I'd assume it would come down to water quality or them jumping out of tanks. Its vital that you have a tight fitting lid when keeping an eel. They also get stressed easily so it might be difficult to feed them at the start. If you've kept fish for a while and you have a mature tank with basic understanding on how to look after an oddball fish then I would highly recommend the fresh water moray. They are incredible! Hope that helped
Well most sources online say that they live in freshwater most of their life and then move to brackish waters when they reach maturity however they’ve also seen tiger morays live their entire life in fresh water (in the wild) so you may not need to switch it over. That’s only for tiger morays though, most other morays will definitely be moved to a brackish tank after a few years. Hope that helped !
Depends on the age, with a baby you should be fine with a 200L, might want to upgrade when they get older but that all depends on how fast it grows etc. I’ve had mine for nearly a year and the growth has been minimal lol
So far she hasn’t touched any of them, the ghost knife and moray share caves sometimes and she ignores the rainbows. However I do have to mention that mine is still young and that could all change when she gets older 😅
Hey I saw a TH-cam video saying we shouldn't touch the eel it's poisonous. Is it true? I have two eels, they are quite friendly they hang around my hand so i pet them.
It depends on which type of eel you have, there are some moray eels that are definitely venomous however after doing some research i found out that this particular eel (tiger moray) is not venomous or if it is it has a very weak venom. What kind of eel do you have?
Yeah she’s doing great! I’m gonna upload an update soon. I’ve got a few updates on my channel and I post regular shorts if you wanna see what she looks like now
That’s a good question lol, I know she definitely recognises that a person is there. I’m just not sure whether she can differentiate between me and others lol
Sorry to hear that man that must suck. How old is your tiger eel? Mine seems to be okay with my corydoras but I’ll definitely keep an eye out from now!
@@ScoobzNPetz I would really recommend you get your corys out of there, I’m prepping my 200 liter tank for a tiger moray and I read when threatened Cory’s can produce a toxic slime.
@@That_0ne_guy_FL Oh wow I didnt realise they can produce toxic slime! I know they have a spike that can be venomous but I thought that was it lol My moray seems fine with them but if she does show any aggression ill take them out for sure. Thanks !!
@@ScoobzNPetz no problem, I’ve been having to scram and move all of my albino Cory’s in preparation for setting up my tank for a tiger moray (I have to wait until January because I’m donating my long nose and Florida gar to a local aquarium)
@@ScoobzNPetz I bought a XL Amazon sword and they bagged it up without water, he was without water for about a half hour, I thought it was a dead piece of plant, or a leech until I put it in the water
I know it looks overstocked sometimes but it’s really not, I take most of my videos during feeding time when they all come out and gather together. Usually they’re all spread out
@@ScoobzNPetz hey do you think a 60 gallon could be good for one tiger moray with nothing else in the tank? The lid is completely sealed and there are many caves.
Hey guys! I made a much more detailed and updated care guide! You can check it out here:
th-cam.com/video/7hkiuMVWFZE/w-d-xo.htmlsi=j2kwwGgl1hkduHd3
The purple light.. uff looks so chill
It really is! I love having it on the purple light when I'm playing PS5 late at night 😂
Love the video! Since you told me about the eel yesterday and the information from this video, now i want one!!!😮
Thank you bro!! And you should definitely get one, they’re amazing 😁 but you’d have to get a big tank eventually 😅
Thanks for the info bro
You’re welcome bro, I’m uploading an updated care guide very soon, will be much longer and more detailed. Keep any eye out 😁
Can you do a Timelapse video of the lighting changing during the day ? That would’ve been interesting 🤔
I would but unfortunately I use my phone to record and I can’t have it on a time lapse all day 😅 but if I ever purchase a camera I’ll make one !
My eel has been living great for a couple months & out of nowhere he’s doing bad. Is there something I’m suppose to do with the water for them ?
That depends on what kind of eel you have. Most moray eel species are either saltwater or brackish so it may need some salt in the tank. If it’s a tiger moray like in my video, freshwater is fine but you need to do regular maintenance like water changes
if the eel is the only fish i have in the aquarium would a 30 gallon tank be okay? because some say 30 gallons some say 120 gallons
It's a bit tricky, they pretty much stay in their cave majority of the time so technically a 30 gallon should be fine especially for the first few years. I've had mine for over a year now and she hasn't grown much so it looks like they are slow growers. However they do grow big so eventually I'm guessing a 30 gallon might not be enough. What's the biggest tank you're willing to get?
Hi, I was thinking about getting one of these tiger moray eels in a bit. Do you think a 110 gallon aquarium will do? Also what's the most common reason that they would pass away? Lastly do you recommend keeping this species?
Hi, if you're getting a baby/juvenile and let it grow out you should be fine with a 110 gallon for a while depending on how many other fish you have in there.
When it comes to the most likely reason for them to pass I don't know the answer to that sorry but I'd assume it would come down to water quality or them jumping out of tanks. Its vital that you have a tight fitting lid when keeping an eel. They also get stressed easily so it might be difficult to feed them at the start.
If you've kept fish for a while and you have a mature tank with basic understanding on how to look after an oddball fish then I would highly recommend the fresh water moray. They are incredible! Hope that helped
@@ScoobzNPetz cool, thanks for the quick reply
@@Engineerin304 No worries!
How long can you keep it in fresh water before it has to go to brackish water
Well most sources online say that they live in freshwater most of their life and then move to brackish waters when they reach maturity however they’ve also seen tiger morays live their entire life in fresh water (in the wild) so you may not need to switch it over. That’s only for tiger morays though, most other morays will definitely be moved to a brackish tank after a few years. Hope that helped !
@@ScoobzNPetz Mine was happy in salt water tank though
@@williamfischer6479 Yeah it looks like they thrive in saltwater and freshwater 😁
@@ScoobzNPetz I never knew they could live long enough in freshwater tank
@@ScoobzNPetz I only saw those are kept neither in saltwater or brackish water
What tank size do you need for the eel
Depends on the age, with a baby you should be fine with a 200L, might want to upgrade when they get older but that all depends on how fast it grows etc. I’ve had mine for nearly a year and the growth has been minimal lol
How does ur tiger moray eel do with ur rainbows and ghost knife fish
So far she hasn’t touched any of them, the ghost knife and moray share caves sometimes and she ignores the rainbows. However I do have to mention that mine is still young and that could all change when she gets older 😅
Is this species of moray eel euryhaline?
I believe so yes
Hey
I saw a TH-cam video saying we shouldn't touch the eel it's poisonous. Is it true? I have two eels, they are quite friendly they hang around my hand so i pet them.
It depends on which type of eel you have, there are some moray eels that are definitely venomous however after doing some research i found out that this particular eel (tiger moray) is not venomous or if it is it has a very weak venom. What kind of eel do you have?
Beautiful tank
Thank you ! 😁
Scoobz your moray eel still fine on fresh water?brov
Yeah she’s doing great! I’m gonna upload an update soon. I’ve got a few updates on my channel and I post regular shorts if you wanna see what she looks like now
what temp do you keep your aquarium?
Sorry, I missed this comment. The temperature in my tank is 26C 😁
Can the moray eat salt water eel food like squid?
I've never tried so I can't say for sure but tiger morays in the wild migrate to salt water when they're adults so it should be fine
@@ScoobzNPetz Cool, I just bought a 18 inch one for Christmas, it's being delivered next Tuesday so I had to check.
How long is yours?
@@stonecold3172 Ohh nice ! And mines roughly 14 inches
as anyone manage to breed them ?
Don’t think so, morays are incredibly difficult to breed apparently
Does she recognize you or could anyone feed her ?
That’s a good question lol, I know she definitely recognises that a person is there. I’m just not sure whether she can differentiate between me and others lol
@@ScoobzNPetz Uuh that’s interesting 🤔 I need to do some research
How can you tell her gender?
If I’m being honest, I’m actually not sure 😅 I just flipped a coin and fate decided she’s a girl
@@ScoobzNPetz 😂😂 hilarious
I bought a corydoras and it got eaten by Tiger eel
Sorry to hear that man that must suck. How old is your tiger eel? Mine seems to be okay with my corydoras but I’ll definitely keep an eye out from now!
@@ScoobzNPetz I would really recommend you get your corys out of there, I’m prepping my 200 liter tank for a tiger moray and I read when threatened Cory’s can produce a toxic slime.
@@That_0ne_guy_FL Oh wow I didnt realise they can produce toxic slime! I know they have a spike that can be venomous but I thought that was it lol My moray seems fine with them but if she does show any aggression ill take them out for sure. Thanks !!
@@ScoobzNPetz no problem, I’ve been having to scram and move all of my albino Cory’s in preparation for setting up my tank for a tiger moray (I have to wait until January because I’m donating my long nose and Florida gar to a local aquarium)
@@That_0ne_guy_FL Nice! Looking forward to seeing your shorts
I just bought a Amazon sword and this guy was hidden inside 🤯 gotta figure out care
Wait what?? You found a freshwater moray inside your Amazon swords?? Wow talk about luck!!
@@ScoobzNPetz I bought a XL Amazon sword and they bagged it up without water, he was without water for about a half hour, I thought it was a dead piece of plant, or a leech until I put it in the water
@@Joel-lq8nn you are soo lucky 😂 I’m jealous
@@ScoobzNPetz I went back to pay for him tbh cause I felt it was right, and they gave me 50$ off! So only 200$
This tank would be so much cooler if it wasn’t overstocked.
I know it looks overstocked sometimes but it’s really not, I take most of my videos during feeding time when they all come out and gather together. Usually they’re all spread out
That’s not overstocked
Is the tank for a full grown tiger moray?
Hi, it’s a 200L fluval Roma and supposedly it’s fine for a tiger moray, according to what I saw online anyway 😁
Ok
Hey boss do you have Instagram I wanna show you my tank I’m planing on getting one tiger moray eel
Hey, I don’t have a specific pet Instagram but I have a personal one. It’s @ scooby_valentino 😁
@@ScoobzNPetz hey do you think a 60 gallon could be good for one tiger moray with nothing else in the tank? The lid is completely sealed and there are many caves.
@@That_0ne_guy_FL Hey, yeah a 60 gallon tank should be fine