Are Fire Eels And Tire Track Eels Compatible? - Aquarium Advice

Aquarium Freak · 02-17-2007, 04:12 PM

Hi I have a Fire eel right now that is about 8". I was originally wanting a Tire Track Eel but I could not find one anywhere so I ended up getting the Fire Eel and he is cool to. The LFS FINALLY got in some Tire Tracks that are about 6" and I was wondering if I buy one will he be Ok with the Fire. I'm searching but not finding my answer. The tank is a 100g with sand substrate, Lots of fake plants and two Oscars about 6" long. Everyone gets along fine and I am well aware of the potential size of these Eels and there feeding habits and need for hiding spots which I have all of.
TIA

BrianNY · 02-17-2007, 05:27 PM

That's a good question. I don't really know the answer but I would guess no. Fire eels can become territoreal and aggressive towards each other. This is especially true if it's been the only eel in the tank for a while. It's his place and any other eel would be treading on his turf.

Here's a pic of a fire eel being fed by hand. You can see how large this eel is, and it's in a 240 gallon tank. So the bottom line is even if they got along, you sure don't have enough room for two.

kennef · 02-17-2007, 06:21 PM

WOW!!!

thats quite an eel!!

Pleco · 02-18-2007, 03:21 AM

Ask LWB about eels, they like him

That is one impressive eel.

BrianNY · 02-18-2007, 06:54 AM

Giving credit where credit is due. That eel belongs to Charley (aka Lowcoaster on aquabid).

That's one amazing tank!!!!!

02-17-2007, 04:12 PM	#1
Aquarium Freak Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 238	Are Fire Eels And Tire Track Eels Compatible? Hi I have a Fire eel right now that is about 8". I was originally wanting a Tire Track Eel but I could not find one anywhere so I ended up getting the Fire Eel and he is cool to. The LFS FINALLY got in some Tire Tracks that are about 6" and I was wondering if I buy one will he be Ok with the Fire. I'm searching but not finding my answer. The tank is a 100g with sand substrate, Lots of fake plants and two Oscars about 6" long. Everyone gets along fine and I am well aware of the potential size of these Eels and there feeding habits and need for hiding spots which I have all of. TIA

02-18-2007, 03:21 AM	#4
Pleco Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Bringin' Sexy Back Posts: 376	Ask LWB about eels, they like him That is one impressive eel. __________________ "Well I don't have anything else planned for today, let's get drunk!"

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02-17-2007, 06:21 PM	#3
kennef Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 148	WOW!!! thats quite an eel!!

02-18-2007, 06:54 AM	#5
BrianNY Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: NY Posts: 4,248 Images: 18	Giving credit where credit is due. That eel belongs to Charley (aka Lowcoaster on aquabid). That's one amazing tank!!!!!