They get enormous, by the way, and are capable of putting out high frequency pulses of 600volts. I read that reverse osmosis water muffles this, as conductive metals are not present in ro water. No idea how accurate this is, as there are many more variables at play in a home aquariums than simply water.
Its almost compulsory to wonder how it must feel to be capable of generating such powerful electric currents with your body. The human system does utilize electricity in its normal functions, of course. But to command an additional sense? What in the hell is that like? Maybe summoning the current is a similar sensation to the one that we experience when flexing our muscles--like its just a capability that you know you have. Flex your bicep right now--simple, right? Not really. There's a hell of a lot going on there in truth--things that would seem unfathomable to an 'outsider' with the ability to analyze. Said outsider would be a rather abstract being, naturally.
Haha I can imagine the little juvies trying it out for the first time and thinking, oh that's neat, I'm a bad electric eel. I have a sixth sense and can send death pulsing out of my body. NBD, cichlids. At least 50% of your population is vibrantly colored.