Anyone have an eel?

[.OptimusPrime.]

Once I get the tank up and running..I plan to add one of these to the tank...

 

http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=15+29+1737&pcatid=1737

 

I don't know if I'll have enough caves and such for it to hide it..might pick up some pvc to use as housing in the tank with a cap on the end..

 

or something like the housing pictured here:

 

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2002-12/fm/index.php

 

where the pvc is under the sand....

 

Anyone have have an eel and can give pointers?

 

Or any general comments / concerns?

[yagerboy]

I had a Snowflake in my 180 and he grew much bigger than I was told he would. Fed him with prongs several times a week, but he still became

aggressive to my other inhabitants. Used to frequently grab my Picasso Trigger by the belly and drag him under the rocks, but luckily the Trigger neer seemed worse for wear. They are also escape artisits, so a good fitting top is necessary.

[L8 2 RISE]

What size tank are you going with? I'd start off with something other than a ghost eel or other ribbon eel. These are one of, if not the hardest eels to keep based on what I've read and are very touchy. I suggest trying a different eel...

[.OptimusPrime.]

What size tank are you going with? I'd start off with something other than a ghost eel or other ribbon eel. These are one of, if not the hardest eels to keep based on what I've read and are very touchy. I suggest trying a different eel...

 

Tank is a 75G.

 

I was under the assumption that the ghost eels were the easiest of the "ribbon" - the black / blue ones were the hardest to keep.

[Coral Hind]

The ghost is claimed as being easier to keep as it takes food better then the other ribbons but I would stay away from all ribbons unless you are really comfortable with taking care of eels. The are really shy so you will hardly ever saw it during the day. I would get a small snowflake as a starter eel.

[Saltwaterworx]

The ghost is claimed as being easier to keep as it takes food better then the other ribbons but I would stay away from all ribbons unless you are really comfortable with taking care of eels. The are really shy so you will hardly ever saw it during the day. I would get a small snowflake as a starter eel.

 

Totally agree. Especially about ribbons. For a 75, a snowflake is probably the more economical and practical solution. Golden dwarf morays are awesome! They also seem to have a cool personality and usually dont get past a foot long, but the price tags a little hefty ($300+) I actually sold one to a fellow WAMAS member a few weeks ago. Buying a zebra eel at a small size (12") isnt a bad look either, but depending on your aquascaping, they could prove to be MIA most of the timebor you'll catch glimpses of his body through the rocks.

[Ryan S]

You should get this eel for your tank:

 

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?436176-40-quot-Electric-eel-whole-setup-PU-only-Rhode-Island

[daharley]

I am the one who got the golden dwarf moray from SaltWaterWorx. It is a beautiful eel. I am hoping he gets a little less shy so I can get a picture on here I only see him as he is snatching food . I am getting him and the zebra because they are (knock on wood) the most fish safe.

[overklok]

Hawaiian golden dwarf, I have one, it is a great fish. Sometimes they refuse to eat. I have found the best way to entice them to eat is to get a feeding stick, place the food on the end of the feeding stick, then start harassing the eel with the food. I slap him in the face with it and try to get the eel mad, once the eel is angry and aggressive it will strike at anything. When I tried "enticing" the eel to eat, it would feign interest and not take the food. Once I started bashing it in the face with the food, it took the bait.

[daharley]

lol haven't had to beat him yet but he only acts interested every other day

[.OptimusPrime.]

Do you guys have pvc as housing for the eel in yours or just have caves and what not for him?

 

Im assuming not, because with both your tank being 200+G there's enough rock for him to hide in.

[daharley]

He found a hole in the rock that I haven't even noticed before he got out of the bag. I have seen his whole body for like three seconds. lol

[.OptimusPrime.]

He found a hole in the rock that I haven't even noticed before he got out of the bag. I have seen his whole body for like three seconds. lol

 

I'll have to work the rock around once I get the tank drilled to make sure I have enough caves and what not for the everything...

 

already have 70# for a 75G - think I'll need more?

[daharley]

I am still pretty new to this opinion seems to go between a lb per gallon and 2 lbs per gallon I would get others opinions. i have a little over 1.

[SunWyrm]

Also from my understanding the more secure they feel aka. the more hiding spots they have the more likely they are to come out. The eel will be in our 180 and we plan on putting a large pvc pipe behind the rock wall so he'll have a very safe place to stay.

[Incredible Corals]

You should look at engineer gobies. Travis just gave me two and they look just like eels. Very cool hardy fish!

[trockafella]

You should look at engineer gobies. Travis just gave me two and they look just like eels. Very cool hardy fish!

 

 

They arent jumpers and they dont eat your fish. They are good substitute for a eel "looking" fish