Can you have a moray eel as a pet?

Can you have a moray eel as a pet?

Although not for everyone, many of the morays make outstanding aquarium pets. In fact, there are a number of species that are a great choice for the beginning marine aquarists. But because this group of eels is quite diverse, care should be taken to get a moray that is right for your aquarium.

Where can moray eels be found?

Moray eels occur in all tropical and subtropical seas, where they live in shallow water among reefs and rocks and hide in crevices. They differ from other eels in having small rounded gill openings and in generally lacking pectoral fins.

Are moray eels friendly to humans?

While moray eels can be unpredictable and aggressive, they are rarely attack people. As humans, we have to accept the fact that any time we would engage with a wild moray eel would be on their turf, so an attack being unprovoked or not is a matter of interpretation.

Will moray eels bite you?

The moray eel is considered the largest of the eel fish species. Extra care must be taken at all times when dealing with the fish because they can get aggressive and bite. Moray eel bite is usually painful and can cause the victim secondary infection if proper wound care is not instituted.

Do moray eels feel affection?

The answer is actually mixed. It sure appears that at least eels are capable of what some pet owners might call “love,” happily returning affections given. “Do not underestimate the eel’s Houdiniesque talents,” he writes.

Can I buy a moray eel?

Pete’s Aquariums & Fish is your #1 source for online and in-store sales of Marine Saltwater Aquarium Fish like White Spotted Moray Eels, Black Ribbon Eels, Blue Ribbon Eels, Kidako Moray Eels, Snowflake Moray Eels, and more.

Can you touch a green moray eel?

You should never touch a moray eel, it is one of the most dangerous creatures you will come across while diving. You may not get bitten every time and there is no need to take unwanted risks.