Are Fire Eels And Tire Track Eels Compatible?

[Aquarium Freak]

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]

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]

WOW!!!

thats quite an eel!!

 

[Pleco]

Ask LWB about eels, they like him

That is one impressive eel.

 

[BrianNY]

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

That's one amazing tank!!!!!