eel question

[Hara]

it is a misconception that airstones oxygenate water. They produce bubbles, but oxygenation occurs with surface water movement.

 

[Hara]

I would think that a 20 gallon tank would be the smallest I would go. But that is just me.

 

[d9hp]

Ok. Maybe I can start working at the LFS for a 29 gallon setup. It will be just for the eel.

 

[HoopsGuru]

It's alot of money for an eel that is famous for being reclusive. Be vary wary of the impulse buy, think it through before committing to a setup. I would research all of its needs, traits, lifespan, etc. before purchasing a setup for it.

 

[d9hp]

Reclusive? Well obviously it would take a while to save for that setup, but I really cant find a ton of quality info. on this guy.

 

[HoopsGuru]

Reclusive?

It is known to hide quite a bit.

Well obviously it would take a while to save for that setup, but I really cant find a ton of quality info. on this guy.

They just need a tank with plenty of liverock to do the hiding mentioned above . The lack of information is the main reason I decided against keeping this eel. :? I figure that if information is not readily available, we do not really know that much about it's true requirements in the home aquarium. I don't mind keeping livestock, but I don't like to experiment with wild-caught species.

Good luck deciding, they are beautiful.