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justinl 08-17-2007 04:49 PM

if i were you spencer, I would take Kris' offer. i was tempted myself, but i just don't havce the proper digs to keep an eel at the moment. im actually quite surprised no one has taken that deal yet.

if you dont want the gold spotted, then go for the snowflake or golden dwarf (if you can find one... they're not exactly common). those three are your best choices imo.

mik, please research before posting. none of those eels are good candidates in the OP's case. and as a general rule, online vendor minimum tank requirements are NOT good things to go by.

Buddyboy 08-17-2007 04:53 PM

Any pictures of the eel to share Kris?

krisalexander 08-18-2007 09:18 AM

I willl try to find some and post them...

kris

spencerC 08-19-2007 04:11 AM

I would love to take up Kris's offer,
But the thing is, i don't even have my tank at home yet. :cry:
I plan on cycling live rock too,
So i wouldn't be able to put any stock in my tank for around a month,
And I'm thinking I should introduce an eel close to last?
I don't expect Kris to hold on to the eel til then.

Quote:

Originally Posted by justinl (Post 266342)
if i were you spencer, I would take Kris' offer. i was tempted myself, but i just don't havce the proper digs to keep an eel at the moment. im actually quite surprised no one has taken that deal yet.

if you dont want the gold spotted, then go for the snowflake or golden dwarf (if you can find one... they're not exactly common). those three are your best choices imo.

mik, please research before posting. none of those eels are good candidates in the OP's case. and as a general rule, online vendor minimum tank requirements are NOT good things to go by.


bv_reefer 08-19-2007 05:08 AM

correct me if i'm wrong but they say to not put an eel in a tank younger than 2-3 months, as they thrive in well-established tanks, but other than that don't know..

Mik_101 08-19-2007 06:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bv_reefer (Post 266704)
correct me if i'm wrong but they say to not put an eel in a tank younger than 2-3 months, as they thrive in well-established tanks, but other than that don't know..

I second that.

spencerC 08-19-2007 05:44 PM

yeah exactly,
and considering my tank isn't even with me yet,
it would be at least 3 months before i could put in an eel. :cry:
Oh well, if you still have it by then Kris, let me know!

justinl 08-19-2007 06:28 PM

eels are generally very hardy and would do just fine in a newly cycled tank... just so long as it is completely cycled. i haven't met anyone who has said otherwise.

only thing with eels is the need for a tight fitting lid.


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