Snowflake eel

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  1. Amanda

    Amanda Plankton

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    I was wondering if anyone could please tell me the difference between male and female snowflake eels?

    I have had mine for only about 4 months now and I absolutely love him/her.:) Could be fun to breed and have more.
     
    Amanda, Jul 29, 2009
    Amanda, Jul 29, 2009
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  2. iLLwiLL

    iLLwiLL Sailfin Tang

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    quoting from wet web . . . "Snowflakes are protogynous hermaphrodites that change sex as they go through various stages of their life, much like groupers and wrasses."

    as if eels weren't already cool enough!

    ~Will.
     
    iLLwiLL, Jul 29, 2009
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  3. Amanda

    Amanda Plankton

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    Thanks I couldnt find that anywhere. Maybe I'll get another one and get lucky.
     
    Amanda, Jul 29, 2009
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  4. dpruitt7450

    dpruitt7450 Bubble Tip Anemone

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    makes me want to start a Snowflake eel tank now :)
     
    dpruitt7450, Jul 29, 2009
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  5. Sco-tie

    Sco-tie Bristle Worm

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    i named my snowflake Brad so in my view hes a boy i guess u can just take them on their personality but most fish the bigger they are the more chance they have of being a female
     
    Sco-tie, Jul 30, 2009
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