Best Eels?

[johnyboy]

Hey reefers,

I have a 75 gallon aquarium and was wondering what the best eel is? Obviously only the Eels suitable for a 75 gallon. Any suggestions?

 

[Babygecko1233]

IMO Hmm a snowflake eel

 

[Lord_Spice]

Maybe a dwarf gold eel.

 

[cromag27 Verified Sponsor]

^ both of those would work. golden dwarf is smaller and more "reef safe" than the snowflake. snowflakes are less expensive.

 

[lion king]

Depends on what you are interested in, a pebble tooth round face cuter; then a snowflake or a dwarf golden. A nastier fang tooth then a jeweled or a fimbriated. Although I believe most people over estimate the tank sizes eels need, these 4 would even fit into today's tank recommendations. Most eels just settle into the rocks, find a cave or 2 to live in, and come out to eat or when you are feeding the rest of the tank. Not sure why with today's options people are so concerned about bioload, put in enough rocks, a protein skimmer, a refugium or carbon dosing, and monthly water changes and you're good to go. I rarely see my jeweled moray, he's still a juvi in a 40b grow out tank. I could keep him in there a good long while if not indefinitely; but I am ordering the 125g he's going in tomorrow. I do enjoy him immensely.

 

[Frop]

Depends on what you are interested in, a pebble tooth round face cuter; then a snowflake or a dwarf golden. A nastier fang tooth then a jeweled or a fimbriated. Although I believe most people over estimate the tank sizes eels need, these 4 would even fit into today's tank recommendations. Most eels just settle into the rocks, find a cave or 2 to live in, and come out to eat or when you are feeding the rest of the tank. Not sure why with today's options people are so concerned about bioload, put in enough rocks, a protein skimmer, a refugium or carbon dosing, and monthly water changes and you're good to go. I rarely see my jeweled moray, he's still a juvi in a 40b grow out tank. I could keep him in there a good long while if not indefinitely; but I am ordering the 125g he's going in tomorrow. I do enjoy him immensely.

That's cool. Been thinking of getting an eel for the new 58 gallon.

 

[ZoaCollector]

I'd say golden dwarf or zebra

 

[tyler1503]

I'd recommend a snowflake too. Most of the other suggestions would be good depending on what else you plan to add to the tank.
However I certainly wouldn't add a zebra to a 75. That one fish alone can grow longer than the tank...