![]() Success has been noted keeping these fish with some of the more placid Moray Eels (which may compete for housing) though this should not be attempted in any tank smaller than 100 gallons or more depending on the size of the Moray. Nippy and predatory fish like Snappers and Puffers should be avoided, as these Dottybacks are easy targets for attack. They are fully capable of eating fish up to 6 inches in length even below their maximum size, limiting potential tankmates. As with all Eel-like fish (and especially with Dottybacks!) you should keep a secure lid on the tank to avoid your fish attempting to escape. They have been found in the temperate and tropical areas of all oceans, where they add a ghoulish, Tim Burton-esque. Adults are around 75cm long, with a bioluminescent tip on their tails that pulses red, presumably to attract prey. They are somewhat bolder when it comes to food and should be able to compete adequately with non-aggressive feeders. The pelican eel has small eyes, tiny teeth and a loosely hinged jaw that’s a quarter of the length of its body. They seem to prefer hiding under and around live rock and will happily make residence in any caves provided. Males have thick jaws and a bulging forehead. The slender fish are as gray as a rain cloud, with large heads and dark spots over their backs. They swim by making deep S-shapes with their bodies, like a snake moving across the ground. The Green Wolf Eel is a very retiring fish within the confines of the home aquarium and, aside from feeding, may spend the greater part of the day hiding. Wolf-eels live in shallow water as deep as 740 feet (225 m). Though most specimens are Green in color, sometimes a red variant is sold too. Notes: Sometimes sold as an “Eel Blenny”, both parts of the name are misleading it is not an Eel nor a Blenny and is in fact a Dottyback. But I was diving at my favorite dive spot which in a couple months will be turned into a permanent no take zone so I decided to spear anything that moved. I wouldnt normally consider it a species to target for hunting, and I havent seen many of them anyways. May possibly convert to dry foods after time in captivity (Spectrum is a recommended brand) Wolf eels have powerful jaws made for eating crunchy creatures like sea urchins and crabs Learn more amazing facts about the wolf eel in this video from Nat. I never thought to try eating a wolf eel before. Feeding: Brine and Mysis shrimp, earthworm pieces, small pieces of fish and shellfish.
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