Anyone know - for certain, how long fire eels live?
I had a rotten experience on another site regarding this issue and only want to hear from anyone who really knows.
I've had my eel since 2002 and I expect it to live, yes, at least 10 to 15 years.
Someone on another site with Einstein brains told me that they could possibly live 10 years and maybe even 15. Ya, since I've it since 2002, I already know that it could live 10 years and then maybe another five. Sorry, some people, don't know if the forum posters are all 10 years old but a lot of sarcasm on these sites and getting quite annoyed with it and when I defend myself, more hate comes my way. One lfs owner told me he left all forum sites he used to give advice to, because too many 10 year olds were obnoxious and giving bad advice and being divisive. Is MFK this way - does anyone know? Anyway...
So, I know I'm sounding off, but have had it with haters on line that can't handle a discussion without attacking, so I guess I'm attacking first.
So, Do any non haters know how long fire eels can live? I've called around - no one knows. I've checked the internet - no one knows. The only responses I ever seem to get is, "Well, I had a spiny eel but it died within a year." Or "congrats on having a fish that long. mine jumped out after 5 months.." Or "I'm sure they can live at least 9 years...." or best one yet, "You should find another home for it - the tank is too small..If I lived closer to you I'd come and rescue it" - that one from someone who killed his off within 6 months....Loving these sites, man. Loads of fun.
I had a rotten experience on another site regarding this issue and only want to hear from anyone who really knows.
I've had my eel since 2002 and I expect it to live, yes, at least 10 to 15 years.
Someone on another site with Einstein brains told me that they could possibly live 10 years and maybe even 15. Ya, since I've it since 2002, I already know that it could live 10 years and then maybe another five. Sorry, some people, don't know if the forum posters are all 10 years old but a lot of sarcasm on these sites and getting quite annoyed with it and when I defend myself, more hate comes my way. One lfs owner told me he left all forum sites he used to give advice to, because too many 10 year olds were obnoxious and giving bad advice and being divisive. Is MFK this way - does anyone know? Anyway...
So, I know I'm sounding off, but have had it with haters on line that can't handle a discussion without attacking, so I guess I'm attacking first.
So, Do any non haters know how long fire eels can live? I've called around - no one knows. I've checked the internet - no one knows. The only responses I ever seem to get is, "Well, I had a spiny eel but it died within a year." Or "congrats on having a fish that long. mine jumped out after 5 months.." Or "I'm sure they can live at least 9 years...." or best one yet, "You should find another home for it - the tank is too small..If I lived closer to you I'd come and rescue it" - that one from someone who killed his off within 6 months....Loving these sites, man. Loads of fun.
