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dolphinfan Hobbyist Posts: 74 Kudos: 43 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Oct-2004	are there many freshwater eel's outhere..i would love to put on in my 55gal.and what are thier types.any info would help.thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Rob1619 Fish Addict Posts: 763 Kudos: 619 Votes: 626 Registered: 01-Sep-2004	Well here are some few that i found. 1)Amarican eel(Anguilla rostrata) can get 3-4 feet long 2)Spiney eels,grow to 12" 3)Fire eel,can get 39" 4)Peacock eel 5)Tire track eel Wihchever eel you end up choosing,make sure your aquarium has a tight cover and the filters are adequately coverd to prevent the eel from roaming or escaping! Nr.1,2 and 3 gets to big for your tank.the nr.4 and 5 should be okey for your tank. Robby Last edited by robby1619 at 13-Dec-2004 06:48 I know human beings and fish can co-exist peacefully.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
larry c Hobbyist Posts: 95 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Mar-2004	I would stay clear of the tulip eel, although I have not seen that recently in the LFS around me. Although a very interesting creature it feeds on fish 2" or less and will get out of the tank for a looksee around the room, even with the lid closed. How, I do not know but mind did it several times.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Racso Mega Fish Some Assembly Required Posts: 1163 Kudos: 1442 Votes: 35 Registered: 19-Feb-2002	every type of eel i have owned (mostly spiney eels [which includes the tiretrack, fire, peacock, and the like]) are ESCAPE ARTISTS!!! If you have a HOB filter, i wouldn't reccomend trying these guys. Only canister filters when your can seal around the tubes are safe for these guys.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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