Small 'eels'
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splattered
Aquarium Advice Freak
My number one pick is khuli loaches. I had them at his age and loved it. If you get 8 or so they'll all frolic together and sleep in a big ball, they're awesome fish. Don't get too big and are also peaceful and make a great clean-up crew. One of my favorites
Fresh2o
Aquarium Advice Addict
^^^^ If you get these, provide ample hiding spaces.
splattered
Aquarium Advice Freak
YES they love to squeeze themselves into impossibly tight spaces it's comforting for them - just like a moray would although not for predation
TMaier
Aquarium Advice Addict
Did someone say Khuli....my favs!
splattered
Aquarium Advice Freak
Nice n thick! Is there really any other choice for a kid obsessed with eels? I remember being so gaga over morays at that age watching Jacques Cousteau and then seeing these at the lfs. I had to have them
TMaier
Aquarium Advice Addict
Smooth sand. Not sharp. I have kept them on other substrates that were smooth and they did fine too.
Ok, I have what I'd say is a 'smooth' gravel. So hopefully that would be ok?
Also, I have glass shrimp. Will these be safe?
splattered
Aquarium Advice Freak
Can't go wrong with pool filter sand at $10 for a fifty pound ba. It's all I use for my loaches and cories.... It's really all I use for everything. Even my big planted tank is dirt under a blanket of pool filter sand. If you live near a pristine river you can find the full spectrum from river stones to gravel to fine sand at elbows and river bends in large deposits. This is safer for FW aquariums than beach sand. Just bake it at 350 degrees for 20min and let it cool before you use it. I refuse to pay for anything like that. You save incalculable time, effort, and energy sourcing things from your backyard. Just pour a little muriotic acid on questionable stones to make sure they aren't reactive. Most wood can be boiled but stay away from walnut. Wood that's already in clean natural water is definitely better as it's already saturated. Again it's best to boil it first. I use oak leaves instead of catapa that's crazy - it's crazy paying for any of it! I try to only spend money at my local fish clubs. If you're at all handy just build everything yourself. Not only is it cheaper but the customizable options are exponentially greater than anything from some corporate entity
nirbhao
Aquarium Advice Addict
Kuhlis are so great. I think they are opportunistic with shrimp and snails. They only ever ate our "on purpose" snail babies while in quarantine. I suspect the babies just couldn't hide.
idol1
Aquarium Advice Freak
Whats wrong with the spineynose peacock eel? That would be my choice.
Thanks for the additional suggestions, which I've enjoyed researching. They both look like great fish.
Given my (lack of) experience and tank limitations, I think the clown loaches look the best bet at the moment.
Thanks all.
splattered
Aquarium Advice Freak
Khuli not clown. Clowns are great but they get huge. Both keep snails under control
Yes, thanks for the correction. That's what I meant to say. I replied in haste ....
