Eel or knife?

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koi9

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Hey guys, i have a 40 gal breeder tank and I wanted to get a new fish. I'm not sure which one though. I was thinking either a Peacock eel or an African brown knife fish. What do you guys think? Any experience?
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koi9 said:
Yea, ive read that they mostly hide. If I go bare bottom, would that stress the eel? Since it wont be able to bury itself.

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Yes! Thats a good way to get your eel in the filter or on the floor. Peacock eels and most of the smaller spiney eels do like to dig.


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Ok. Have you ever owned one? If so, was it hard to feed?

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Yes ive owned them. They arent hard to feed, they prefer to eat at night. Frozen bloodworms are a favorite.


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If you go bare bottom with the eel, just give it a small piece of pvc pipe to hide in. Shouldn't stress it out, plus you always know where to look for it.
 
zukiGS500 said:
If you go bare bottom with the eel, just give it a small piece of pvc pipe to hide in. Shouldn't stress it out, plus you always know where to look for it.
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Great idea. I might try that. Thank you. Any experience with Brown knife fish?

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I've kept both and I would definitely recommend the knife fish. Mine is very friendly and even swims up to the top for food. I rarely saw my peacock eel and he disappeared after a few months.
 
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