Jul 10, 2012 #1 T TKimmel87 Aquarium Advice Newbie Joined Jun 16, 2012 Messages 3 Hi! I need some help with the ID of this eel. I was told it was a Fire Eel but the markings/colors don't look right to me. Any ideas? Thanks! -Thomas Attachments photo.jpg 256.1 KB · Views: 55
Hi! I need some help with the ID of this eel. I was told it was a Fire Eel but the markings/colors don't look right to me. Any ideas? Thanks! -Thomas
Jul 11, 2012 #2 butterfly_koi Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Mar 10, 2012 Messages 1,840 Location near Sedalia Missouri I'm just throwing this guess out there, could it be a zig zag?
Jul 11, 2012 #3 OP OP T TKimmel87 Aquarium Advice Newbie Joined Jun 16, 2012 Messages 3 I looked up zig-zag, tire track, peacock. IMO I think Zig-Zag is a lot closer than Fire Eel. I am still not sure though.
I looked up zig-zag, tire track, peacock. IMO I think Zig-Zag is a lot closer than Fire Eel. I am still not sure though.
Jul 11, 2012 #4 bettaowner Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jun 23, 2012 Messages 5,981 Location Hawaii That's a zig zag eel. Generally, they are small and peaceful.
Jul 11, 2012 #5 George9 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Feb 9, 2011 Messages 4,765 Location Chicago bettaowner said: That's a zig zag eel. Generally, they are small and peaceful. Click to expand... They wont stay small for long. They can grow up to 3 feet long
bettaowner said: That's a zig zag eel. Generally, they are small and peaceful. Click to expand... They wont stay small for long. They can grow up to 3 feet long
Jul 11, 2012 #6 bettaowner Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Jun 23, 2012 Messages 5,981 Location Hawaii How did you find that? My sources say that these fish grow up to 8 inches max.
Jul 11, 2012 #7 butterfly_koi Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Mar 10, 2012 Messages 1,840 Location near Sedalia Missouri Taken from online "Mastacembelus armatus can reach up to 36" (91cm) in its natural habitat but does not usually exceed 20" (51cm) in captivity."
Taken from online "Mastacembelus armatus can reach up to 36" (91cm) in its natural habitat but does not usually exceed 20" (51cm) in captivity."
Jul 11, 2012 #8 George9 Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Feb 9, 2011 Messages 4,765 Location Chicago bettaowner said: How did you find that? My sources say that these fish grow up to 8 inches max. Click to expand... Zig zag eels? Those things get biiigg They are probaby 8" when yoy buy them
bettaowner said: How did you find that? My sources say that these fish grow up to 8 inches max. Click to expand... Zig zag eels? Those things get biiigg They are probaby 8" when yoy buy them