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					Originally Posted by  Myka
					 
				 
				My personal thoughts...bad idea.  Too much bioload when it gets bigger, and even though they have weird habits, I think a 16" tank is just kinda mean.  Personally, I think most fish do better with stimuli...like other fish in the tank.  They tend to be more active and eat better.  For that reason, I would choose several small fish to put in that tank instead.  What about a pair of Griessinger Gobies, and maybe a few Panda Gobies if you think you can get them eating...?  Or a trio Threadfin Cardinals instead of the Pandas?  Cardinals might eat the Griessinger's. 
			
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 To be honest at this point I've already talked myself into it 

I'm not worried too much about bio-load, I do have over 10 gallons of volume with enough bio-media for a tank much larger, plus I do weekly changes of close to 40%. If I do find its too cramped for him I can always find him a new home and try something else. I just want something different, gobies just seem too ordinary for me even if they are more rare. The eel is also low maintenance which is key for me.