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:
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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.
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WYite
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WYite
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:
Welcome to AC and good for you for not just believing what a salesperson told you! Good luckk and enjoy the community.
