Peacock Eel care?

[phoenixkiller]

I decided it was a bad idea to keep a Fire Eel in a 55 gallon tank, so here I am, asking about Peacock eels. They're not as colorful, and they say they are very shy for a few months.

1. Decorations for the tank. I know they can easily abrade themselves on hard and sharp materials, so I wanna know what you use or what you think is best.

2. Eating habits. I here they are very, very picky eater, especially as juveniles. What do you feed them? It would be preferable if I didn't have to get a separate tank for live food.

3. Is a 55 a good size for a full adult?

4. I think a 55 is a great size, or so they say, so if that's true, how many eels could coexist in the tank? 3?

5. If I can comfortably fit 3 eels in there, are there any fish, preferably a larger, visible one, that can coexist with the eels?

6. What do you personally think about them? Please share your experiences with them!!

Thanks guys!

 

[Gboy66]

I decided it was a bad idea to keep a Fire Eel in a 55 gallon tank, so here I am, asking about Peacock eels. They're not as colorful, and they say they are very shy for a few months.

1. Decorations for the tank. I know they can easily abrade themselves on hard and sharp materials, so I wanna know what you use or what you think is best.

2. Eating habits. I here they are very, very picky eater, especially as juveniles. What do you feed them? It would be preferable if I didn't have to get a separate tank for live food.

3. Is a 55 a good size for a full adult?

4. I think a 55 is a great size, or so they say, so if that's true, how many eels could coexist in the tank? 3?

5. If I can comfortably fit 3 eels in there, are there any fish, preferably a larger, visible one, that can coexist with the eels?

6. What do you personally think about them? Please share your experiences with them!!

Thanks guys!

1)They can cut themselves, true, so it is better to have samd or small gravel pieces.

2)I wouldnt say very very picky. Definitly not live foods. Mine ate bloodworm cubes. I use the past tense because i gave him away to break down the planted tank and go saltwater (just so you know he didnt die. To this day NuNu was my favorite fish).

3)Yes it is.

4)i wouldnt do 3. Full grown adults can get over 8". Do 2 at the most.

5)most larger fish can coexist with the peacock eel. Gouramis, angels, and others will all work. Small tetras can be eaten though.

6)Definitly my favorite FW fish of all time.