Snowflake Eel

[Konrade]

I have 29 gallon with 21-22 pounds of lr and 2 bio-wheels. As of now i have 2 damsels and an arrow crab. In the near future I want to take out the 2 damsels and put them into my 10 gallon. Would this be okay? I know it might be a little crowded but i think i might be able to do it. I want to have snowflake eel and a fuzzy dwarf lionfish. Can I do this? Also, what kind of care does a snowflake eel require, and can i put some ghost shrimp and silversides in there to feed both of them? Any input would be greatly appreciated, especially about the snowflake. TIA

 

[Tito2491]

a 29 wouldnt hold either , trust me its tempting to get a snowflake I had one in my 37 gal the eel was very small but it out grew it , a snowflake eel doesnt belong in a tank smaller 55 beause they grow rapidly and can die because of stress and they take up all your bioload

 

[Mbeef61]

yeah i would agree....i have one in my 90 and hes easily 30 inches long and hes fat...hes eats about 12-15 krill every three days....they are a huge factor on the bioload...their poop looks like my lizards haaha

 

[Jasonanatal]

Snowflake eels are beautiful. I just purchase one for the Local Fish Store 1 day ago and he is loving his new 55 gallon tank and tankmates.

 

[Hara]

Please do not be tempted to do it. It would be very tight quarters in no time.

 

[flamingonhot]

Actually you can keep a dwarf fuzzy lion in a 30 gallon, just not the snowflake eel.

 

[StripesTheEel]

SFEs require no less than 55gal. IMO eel tanks are the bigger the better..

 

[Jasonanatal]

Well that definitely gives me an excuse so I can tell my girlfriend I'm getting a 150 gallon tank. Woohoo I have a new project soon.