hello I would like to keep a spiny eel but one that gets a decent size I found the black spotted eel and really like it I plan to grow it out in my 75g and then add it to my 125g is this a big enough tank for this eel? thank you!
Black spotted eel in a 125g?
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If I’m right, I think they get around 18-20” I think a 125 is completely fine. A 20” eel isn’t the same as a 20” cichlid
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Joshuakahan
ok
thebiggerthebetter
had some that hit 30" but I think that is the size of tank he had them in or some other factor is that still fine? it takes a very long time though for them to reach that
thebiggerthebetter
had some that hit 30" but I think that is the size of tank he had them in or some other factor is that still fine? it takes a very long time though for them to reach thatThat’s the more uncommon giant, the average is around 20”.J Joshuakahan ok
Even 30” I think would be fine tho, eels aren’t usually stretched to full length and active, they usually curl up somewhat near or under something, I think you’re goodJ Joshuakahan ok
I think they’re pretty slow growers but I’d say probably until it’s 15-17” would be ok, after 18” it’s gonna be longer than the tank is wide
I have seen a 4’ snowflake morey in 75 and it was perfectly fine being curled up in the rock work with just his head sticking out, but I don’t think it’s the best situation to have a fish longer than the width of the tank