View Full Version : hey im new here =]
eful92
12-27-2008, 10:25 PM
hey everyone, my name is liz. I just got a 10g tank for Christmas and put 2 little starter fish in there today. When i was at the pet store i fell in love with the little fire eels, they were no longer than my ring finger. I have been doing research and noticed that they can get fairly large, but i asked the lady at the store and she said that one would stay pretty small and would do just fine in my 10g tank. Is this correct?? I would hate to buy one then it gets to be huge haha. Thanks in advance for any advice :thm:
Wyomingite
12-27-2008, 11:20 PM
Hello Liz. Not a big eel fan myself, and never kept many, but I do know fire eels can get large and that they will outgrow a 10 gallon tank in no time. The idea that fish will only grow to the size of the tank is a myth. Her comment "one would stay pretty small and would do just fine in (my) 10g tank" concerns me: either she doesn't know her stock or she is more concerned with a sale. I'd suggest posting your question in the General Freshwater or Bottom Dwellers section for info from somebody who has more experience with eels.
Welcome to AC.
WYite
eful92
12-27-2008, 11:25 PM
thanks wyomingite, will do =]
tonergirl
12-28-2008, 6:58 AM
Yes...I agree with Wyomingite...sounds like they're just trying to make a sale no matter what. I'm glad you're doing your research:thm: before you buy. A lot of people don't and it's the poor fish who suffer. Good job and :welcome:to the forum :headbang2:
msjinkzd
12-28-2008, 7:50 AM
Welcome to AC and good for you for not just believing what a salesperson told you! Good luckk and enjoy the community.
eful92
12-28-2008, 11:36 AM
Thank you all for the welcome!! =]]
stezatois
12-28-2008, 12:01 PM
welcome to AC Liz and enjoy the site :)
rich311k
12-28-2008, 1:28 PM
Welcome to the boards!
eful92
12-28-2008, 8:26 PM
Hey rich i see that your from long island, where at? I moved from there to san diego 2 years ago.
Rbishop
12-29-2008, 5:34 AM
Glad to have you here, Liz!
Many LFS employees are not as knowledgable on the stock they sell at all. Make sure you have a good liquid test kit and hit the water changes on that new tank.
Here is the sticky on cycling the tank...
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=84598
Mgamer20o0
12-29-2008, 9:29 PM
Welcome to AC.