Bichir and lesser spiny eel

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So for some background info, its a 75 gallon heavily planted tank with lots of caves and driftwood hiding places, I've had a lesser spiny eel in there for several months and its gotten along with all the other tank mates just fine, I put a senegal bichir in just last night and the eel will not stop harassing it, it isnt really fighting or anything, the eel is just constantly right next the bichir, both are about 8-9 inches, I'm curious if there's a way to deter this behavior or if it'll go away with time
 

That one fish dude

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The bichir doesn't seem too bothered by it, he gets away and gets left alone for a few minutes but I'm afraid that over time it might stress him out
 

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If you don't see the Eel nipping or biteing the Senegal like stated add barrier or things to break line of sight.
 
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If you don't see the Eel nipping or biteing the Senegal like stated add barrier or things to break line of sight.
+1 should wait it out and will settle down.
 
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