Saltwater & Reef

mike47517 · 11-01-2008, 08:51 PM

Hey everyone

Well i really like eel like fish such as the FW eels, Bichir, and the dojo loach. Those are just a couple of examples. I have looked up a bunch of types of eels and things thal have long bodys, but i cant find any thing that could go in a tropical fish community tank. Is there any type of eel like fish that i could keep in a community tank. All the eel like fish i have seen and researched have been said that they would snag up any little fish that they could caatch. Are there any that wouldnt do this, and could be housed in a community tank. Thanks in advance for all help.

black hills tj · 11-01-2008, 08:55 PM

Kuhli loaches are the first thing that come to mind.

mike47517 · 11-01-2008, 09:14 PM

I'll go look

mike47517 · 11-01-2008, 09:20 PM

They look great. And their small too. Could i keep them with any non aggressive fish such as live bearers, tetras, and corys? Do you think i could find them at my lfs? What would be a good tank size for them 20 gallon or so? or could i throw some in my 10 gallon?

black hills tj · 11-01-2008, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by mike47517

They look great. And their small too. Could i keep them with any non aggressive fish such as live bearers, tetras, and corys? Do you think i could find them at my lfs?

Yes and Yes. They are very common fish.

mike47517 · 11-01-2008, 10:09 PM

oh ok. what about tank size could i throw some in my 10 gallon tank or do they need something bigger like a 20+ tank? Sorry for all th Q's i have no experience with this ttype of fish.

black hills tj · 11-01-2008, 10:38 PM

I have no experience, but I think a couple would be alright in a 10g.

Innovator · 11-01-2008, 10:45 PM

Khuli's would be just fine in a 10g since they do not get very big, around 4" and stay relatively thin in diameter. Don't expect to see them often, they prefer to burrow within sand (soft substrate) and under decor.

mgamer20o0 · 11-02-2008, 01:11 AM

mine like to hang out on top of plants from time to time. personally i like to put them in bigger schools in 20 gal plus tanks but thats just me.

CTD · 11-02-2008, 04:25 AM

I have a khuli but i NEVER see it it hides all the time I guess it does help keep the sand stirred a bit though!

mike47517 · 11-02-2008, 07:19 AM

OK thanks guys. I'll go look for some next time i go lfs. Does anyone know of any other eel like fish that would be ok in a community tank?

Acer · 11-02-2008, 05:41 PM

I've kept spiny eels before they stay outside inches and thin like a pencil

Acer · 11-02-2008, 05:42 PM

I've kept spiny eels before they stay outside inches and thin like a pencil I believe they were zigzag eels

Acer · 11-02-2008, 06:03 PM

sorry I meant they stay about six inches

mike47517 · 11-02-2008, 07:48 PM

ok thanks i'll go look.

dont for get to use your edit button

haykay · 11-03-2008, 12:40 PM

i have a peacock eel, it is still small - also gets along great with all my other fish, pretty much still only eats frozen food after a whole year...

mike47517 · 11-03-2008, 03:10 PM

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Originally Posted by haykay

i have a peacock eel, it is still small - also gets along great with all my other fish, pretty much still only eats frozen food after a whole year...

what otherkind of fish do you have?

rob28 · 11-03-2008, 04:34 PM

fire eel is an awesome community fish to keep. the only problem is that they grow up to 36 inches so you need at least a 55gal tank. also, you should not have sharp lava type rocks or rocky substrate, they like to burrow and they are prone to infections due to scrapes acqired from them. you should use a sandy substrate. lastly, when they are at their largest size, they will, occassionally, eat fish that can fit in their mouths. So, if you properly stock the tank, it wont be an issue.