Last time I checked a ghost shrimp is much smaller than an eel, even a baby one.
why are you on a fish keeping site repeatedly calling a fish "a stupid fish"?
You know there is a much better way of starting a siphon than sucking on the disgusting hose right?
Put the main part of the hose in the tank, with the hole facing up. Let it fill up all the way then jerk it out of the tank. Let the water drain half way out of the main part and then quickly put the hose back in the water. The force of the draining water will start the suction again.
Or just look at this link
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z_lFtqsg6GY
Say whaaaaat? HFB FTW!