Snowflake Eel

Echidna Nebulosa

What is the maximum size?
They can reach 75cm.
Where does it come from?
The Snowflake Eel comes from the Indo Pacific.
Is it Reef Compatible?
No will eat crustaceans and may knock over corals.
What should I feed it?
Best to feed a varied diet of frozen foods such as krill, shrimp and whole small fish and live river shrimp.
How many can I keep?
This fish is best kept on its own. If you wish to house two then add them at the same time but there is no guarantee they won't fight.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Keep with other larger aggressive fish, will eat small fish.
Can it be bred in the aquarium?
No, has not been reported.