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Neo Baron
05-03-2005, 8:22 PM
wondering if any one has a dragon moray and some info would help.
Since no one has offered up any advice...I will add what little I know..
Haven't kept dragon morays, but I kept a Fimbriatum and it was a KILLER. Traded it in when a large honeycomb became available (was searching for well over a year). They have bad eyesight, and can dislocate their jaws and swallow pretty large prey items. Their teeth are numerous, long and curved backwards, so be VERY careful, as they can give a very nasty bite.
I would really, really suggest getting the fish you want, and avoiding the Dragon Moray (or any other large moray) until it is absolutely the last fish you plan on adding to the tank. They grow very quick, and become pretty aggressive. I deeply under-estimated them. I hear it is a toss-up between the fimbriatum and the dragon moray for 'most aggessive' - honeycomb was 'tame' by comparison, really, and it was a handful. It is very hard to find large fish to add later to your tank with a large moray, and if you do happen to find something, good luck trying to get them to eat. Large saltwater fish usually just end up starving when they come in.
Neo Baron
05-09-2005, 8:04 PM
thanks for the reply, trust me i know what im getting into as far as agressiveness and i have the tanks and resourses to get one and tank size and tank mates are never an issue.
andynyc
12-20-2005, 9:16 PM
Not so. The fimbricated is one of the meanest eels out there but the Dragon Moray Eel isn't as aggressive. Morays such as the Green Moray Eel and the Tessalata Eel are by far some of the most aggressive eels out there. And you want to see teeth? I can't post a link but do a search for the Chestnut Moray. I don't think I've seen a fish with more jagged razor sharp teeth than a Great White or Barricuda (seriously).
Ornatapinnis
12-20-2005, 9:27 PM
Define "dragon" moray. The hawiian dragon moray is pretty wimpy. It's behavior is much like a snowflake. THey are pretty pricey, $1000.00 is not uncommon. I have only had one for an extended period of time, it was pretty cool!!!!
I have seen dragon moray's available from other continents for considerably less money that I am certain is a differant eel. I am not sure what they are though...
Joel
AquaticAggression
12-20-2005, 10:45 PM
I have kept a cortez dragon for a year now very hardy eats well. Hawaiian or Japanesse dragon are a bit more picky they sometime go eteteded periods without eating after introduction to a new enviroment. Don't forget those teeth show for a good reason the will attack & have been know to attack even divers
andynyc
12-21-2005, 7:26 AM
I should have elaborated, sorry. I tend to forget there are other Dragon Moray's out there beside the Dragon Moray Eels that are common to Japan and the Pacific. They are by far the most beautiful eel I've ever seen.
Yes their teeth look menacing but, like all eels, they won't attack unless provoked or feel threatened. That's pretty hard to do considering I don't many people who'd want to poke their hand or fingers in crevices in the ocean.
Me personally, I have a fascination with eels. I would love to keep one but I'm scared of them in general, lol, its hard to explain.
However whenever feeding or performing tank maintenence be sure to know where your eel is at all times and wear protective gear (gloves, etc). The gloves may look like little protection against the eel's teeth, but it's just a no-brainer compared to the bare skin of your hands and arms.
Tucc185
12-28-2005, 11:22 PM
BTW, an LFS near me got one in, Japanese, and it's gorgeous. It took almost a month for it to eat, but now it's eating frozen silversides like crazy. It's a bit out of my price range at $800.00, though..beautiful animal
softturtle
12-30-2005, 2:28 AM
just got back from a store in Chicago, and they had a hawiian dragon moray and a mexican dragon moray. very cool eels.
Mattcomptonassvanhorn
12-31-2005, 1:47 PM
I wish. There to hard to keep in the home aquarium and there masters at escaping.Not to mention there giant teeth could inflict a very painful bite.
Define "dragon" moray. The hawiian dragon moray is pretty wimpy. It's behavior is much like a snowflake. THey are pretty pricey, $1000.00 is not uncommon. I have only had one for an extended period of time, it was pretty cool!!!!
I have seen dragon moray's available from other continents for considerably less money that I am certain is a differant eel. I am not sure what they are though...
JoelI think he means VAMPIRE MORAY,nothing is meaner.
Meskeetdog
03-24-2008, 4:37 PM
just got back from a store in Chicago, and they had a hawiian dragon moray and a mexican dragon moray. very cool eels.
What is the difference between the variations of the Dragon Morays? Anyone have some pictures to share?
Thanks in advance
Kdcarey
04-07-2008, 4:53 PM
People pay more for fish from diffrent locations...ex. Dead sea, Japan ,Hawaii ,Sri Lanka
AW2EOD
04-08-2008, 7:53 PM
There is not a difference between the Hawaiian and Japanese Dragon. They are the same species...only slightly different coloration. The Hawaiian is more Orange, while the Japanese is more of a Maroon color.
The "Mexican/Brazlian" Dragon is not a true Dragon moray.
Here's a picture of my female Hawaiian Dragon, that I've had for over 6 years.
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/AW2EOD/Hawaiian%20Dragon/mini-P6280003.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/AW2EOD/Hawaiian%20Dragon/mini-P8010012.jpg
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b257/AW2EOD/Hawaiian%20Dragon/mini-P5250014.jpg
oceanobsession289
04-10-2008, 10:23 PM
That looks so cool!!! I want one now.
Teddude
04-15-2008, 8:51 PM
that dragon is sweet! (so are its teeth)
BIGgourami
04-15-2008, 11:55 PM
he's very pale for a jap/HI...
what size tank you got him in? they get like 5' right?
AW2EOD
04-16-2008, 10:53 PM
he's very pale for a jap/HI...
what size tank you got him in? they get like 5' right?
That's normal coloration for a Hawaiian. Japanese have darker coloration (darker grey, maroon, etc.).
They'll grow to 30" - 36" long, depending on male and female...no bigger.
And, right now, she's in a 90gal tank with a 10" - 12" Porc Puffer. Here in a few weeks, both will be moved back to my 200gal.