thinking of getting a fire eel?
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The internet says minimum 50 gallon tank. Also says its a semi agressive fish, so best kept with other semi aggressive fish.
But I'm sure there are experts here that know what is best. I'm sure they can help better than I can.
But I'm sure there are experts here that know what is best. I'm sure they can help better than I can.
Well, being that I have seen molly's take out plecos, if they are semi-aggressive then i would advise against swordtails and pleco. You will have to plan your tank according to their temperment (I.e. other semi-agressive fish). This means perhaps gourmi's, angels, mollys, etc. Good luck with your tank.
SubluxT7:headbang2:
SubluxT7:headbang2:
Fire eels can reach 3feet and anything that can fit in their mouths will. I don't think I would call them aggressive only because they really don't have anyway to attack or hurt something that won't fit in their mouths. They also have no way of defending themselves so make sure they have lots of places to hide. I would think a full grown fire eel could easily eat mollys and swordtails. The pleco would depend on the size.
P.s. make sure you tank is well covered because spiney eels will find any opening and jump.
P.s. make sure you tank is well covered because spiney eels will find any opening and jump.
I've got a 16" Fire eel that I'm keeping with other oddballs in a 50 breeder (same footprint as a 75). Granted yes he could stand a bigger tank but it is definitely ok. Once he gets to 20" I'll move him to something else.
Not aggressive at all, but yes they will eat any other fish that will fit in their mouth. Aside from that they are very picky eaters. Mine will only eat worms, tried several other raw foods but it will not take them.
Not aggressive at all, but yes they will eat any other fish that will fit in their mouth. Aside from that they are very picky eaters. Mine will only eat worms, tried several other raw foods but it will not take them.
