Fire Eel Compatability

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Jack Dempsey
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Hey there everyone, here is my post in the general aquaria discussion however, i'm going to make it a bit more concentrated...

I would like to purchase a fire eel for my 150 tank, tankmates would be a silver aro, ornate poly, teacup stingray, and some clown loaches...

Do any experienced fire eel keepers believe that the loaches/poly/or ray might be a problem for the eel?

All the above would be storebought size.... less than 5-6 inches
 
I have eel with my poly and don't see a problem with the loaches but the ray might be a problem. I've heard stories of rays slurpin up on eels, although I have no experience with rays myself so don't take my word for it. As long as u have hiding places for the eel the other stock shouldn't be a bother.
 
That mix is just fine, as long as the fire eel is big enough not to be eaten by the other tankmates. All of those fish have a voracious appetite and would eat a wormy little eel if he's too small.
 
Okay thanks guys... where do eels like to hide.... all I have right now is three smaller kind of medium pieces of driftwood... what would you recommend getting... as I assume it's like everything else the more places to hide the more you will see him...

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Eels likes things such as caves or things that can conceal part of their body. If there are no hiding spots the eel will bury himself haha but I think drift wood would be fine especially if u have hollow pieces or pieces with holes.
 
I just use PVC pipe and upgrade to bigger sizes as he grows.
 
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