Which Spiny Eel?

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Which Spiny Eel?

Post by Polkadotpuffer »

Hello,

So I am getting rid of my two smallish tanks to upgrade to one big new one :) I am getting a 240 litre 50 gallons, will be freshwater. I wanted a spiny freshwater eel to complete the new tank. I have owned a fire eel before for 3 years but he died of a bacterial infection. I know they get quite large so was thinking of a half banded eel? As they dont grow as big and have loads of personality! Want to get just the one with a blue acra and clown loach :) Anyone out there give me their experience of owning this pecies or suggest another eel? Would be much appreciated! Just cant get enough of the eels haha
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Re: Which Spiny Eel?

Post by LRU »

I tried one of the smaller species recently...macrognathus circumcintus I believe. However mine just died of a bacterial infection after I owned it about a month. I suspect I let nitrates get too high and plan to check tonight. If so I will step up water changes on that tank. The other problem was I didn't catch the infection until it was too late.

While healthy mine loves bloodworms and mysis.
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