What is the ribbon eel?

ribbon Eel, also known as Bernis Eel or rhinomurana Quaesita , is the species of Moray the eel in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. His slender body and a wide dorsal fin give him the appearance of flat ribbons from which he gets his name, and the eel for adults will grow to a length of more than 3 feet (about 100 cm). Ribbon Eels are perhaps the best known for their widespread nostrils in the shape of fans.

In the wild, the ribbon can live for 20 or more years. During his life, the ribbon will change the eel and even gender. Until the eel reaches maturity, black with a bright yellow dorsal fin. When the eel begins to ripen, it becomes men and the black body becomes red. When the body of eel yellowed with a black fin, it reached its female stage.

Another unusual feature of the eel Ribbon is the location of its organs. The kidneys and most of the reproductive organs are eel. No other vertebrate has organs located in this way. His mouth is constantly open, seemingly on hunting andready to strike. In fact, these eel keep the mouth open to breathe, not hunting. In the wild, the ribbon of eel is preferably hidden in rocks or under the sand. In order to feed, small fish that have lost too close.

Aquarium and fish enthusiast owners can buy an eel with a pet shop and their bright colors make them an attractive accessory, but it is notorious to maintain them. Even with a good fish supply feeder, the ribbon will usually starve in captivity. Most often, the eel simply refuses to eat and dies within a month. The eel of the tape is generally not recommended for captivity.

For those who are determined to try to keep the ribbon in captivity, there are steps that can improve the chances of eel. Providing secrecy, three inches of sand at the bottom of the tank, a pile of rocks or even an artificial cave, the eels can help feel safer and increase the likelihood thatwill eat. A good supply of fish such as Guppies or Mollies will be needed, and a smaller tank will help keep food near eel. Other predatory fish should not be placed with an eel because it is likely that it will go after the feeder before the eel is ready.