2 x ~20" Fire Eels (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)

[Schmike]

taken during my water change:

 

[phobull]

How big is the tank? looks a bit crowded with all the bottom dwellers.

 

[Schmike]

How big is the tank? looks a bit crowded with all the bottom dwellers.

just a 4'x2'x2'. going to upgrade to a bigger tank soon.

 

[benzjamin13]

Nice! That Angel is a tease for the big guys and the big guys are probably scaring the poor Angel

 

[Schmike]

Nice! That Angel is a tease for the big guys and the big guys are probably scaring the poor Angel

that angel is meant to be feeder for the gulper cat in the floating tank. but seems like my gulper dont like to feed on the angel without any markings.

 

[prskiller]

Love them fire eels. How long did it take to grow to 20"?

 

[Schmike]

Love them fire eels. How long did it take to grow to 20"?

i got them at around 12" in nov last yr. so its been around 6 months since i got them.

 

[Loves severums]

did i see two in there?

 

[Schmike]

did i see two in there?

yes. there's 2 of them. i know that they are known to be aggressive. but its been peaceful since day 1.

used to have 3. but 1 already gave to a friend.

 

[Loves severums]

yes. there's 2 of them. i know that they are known to be aggressive. but its been peaceful since day 1.

used to have 3. but 1 already gave to a friend.

sweet i have three to 1 is 16" and the other two are 6" and they get along great.