Companions for a 14" snowflake eel

[RayReefer]

I have a snowflake eel that is about 1 year old and has been alone his whole life, I would like to add a fish to his tank as a companion. What can I add that he won't find an expensive treat to eat??


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[cgthebeast]

What size tank?

 

[RayReefer]

40b


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[cgthebeast]

I'll suggest a dwarf fuzzy Lionfish. These are messy though, so you need to over filtrate and skim

 

[Gregcoyote]

I kept mine with a red lion fish. They got along fine and it's one more lion fish not destroying a reef. The only fish I know of that should have no limits on collection or harvesting for food.


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[PB_Smith]

I second the lion fish.
More eels would work too.

 

[Finnster]

Saddle Puffer? Flasher Wrasse might work too.

 

[PB_Smith]

actually just about any fish that is too big for the eel to eat will work.
eels are generally docile, especially snowflakes, except when it comes to eating.....LOL

 

[Fish-guy]

mine lives with bigger clowns, purple tangs, small angelfish and some damsels. for your size tank a dwarf angelfish, dwarf lionfish or big size clowns would probable be fine.

 

[Gregcoyote]

Anything he can't get in his mouth is safe. Anything he might catch would be suicidal or sick. They can smell, but have rotten far vision. They are a blast. Keep a tight lid on as they are powerful jumpers.


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