Eel in reef tank?

[maroonclown65]

And at the other lfs I got him from they were in ten gallon tanks and were still much larger eels that hadn't sold because they only typically sell the younger ones to people

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

so I can get rid of him

Please do so as soon as possible

 

[littlefoxx]

No I'm referring to people who keep them long term even beyond growing up and getting larger, my point is this is definitely enough space to sustain him for a while longer he acts the same way as any other eel and is growing at a normal rate which I'm accounting for so I can get rid of him

Its definitely not enough space for that

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

And at the other lfs I got him from they were in ten gallon tanks and were still much larger eels that hadn't sold because they only typically sell the younger ones to people

That's completely different. No one thinks lfs tanks are good homes...

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

That's completely different. No one thinks lfs tanks are good homes...

That's like saying you can keep a cat or dog in a cage ALL THE TIME because they were like that at the shelter...

 

[maroonclown65]

Good point, but they were definitely still thriving as this is mostly a reputable reef store

 

[fishguy242]

And at the other lfs I got him from they were in ten gallon tanks and were still much larger eels that hadn't sold because they only typically sell the younger ones to people

Because they need a larger tank,specialized care,still doesn't make it ok !!

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Good point, but they were definitely still thriving as this is mostly a reputable reef store

Obviously not if they sold you a snowflake knowing it would go into an 18 gallon tank!

 

[maroonclown65]

I didn't say all the time.... I've been saying thats he's basically temporary and everyone ignores that

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I didn't say all the time.... I've been saying thats he's basically temporary and everyone ignores that

4 months with no end in sight...

Very sad.

 

[maroonclown65]

The guy advised me that once he gets close to full size I should get rid of him which I'm doing

 

[maroonclown65]

I just told you I'm getting rid of him in the foreseeable future

 

[littlefoxx]

I didn't say all the time.... I've been saying thats he's basically temporary and everyone ignores that

Because you put an eel in an 18 gallon tank for no reason. Stock for the tank you have. Long term stock. Not I want to cramp an eel in an 18 gallon cause its small and just get rid of it and get another fish that has no business in that tank and repeat the process.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

The guy advised me that once he gets close to full size I should get rid of him which I'm doing

The guy is trying to sell fish

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I just told you I'm getting rid of him in the foreseeable future

Like, this weekend?

 

[littlefoxx]

Like, this weekend?

Hopefully, thats the best thing for the eel at this point.

 

[maroonclown65]

Probably like within the next few weeks

 

[maroonclown65]

Maybe you guys should redirect your attention to all of the dying eel threads I'm seeing below this post. Those animals are actually not doing well and not eating or have another issue. mine continues to eat and be happy and swim throughout my tank when he wants

 

[littlefoxx]

Probably like within the next few weeks

And thats the problem. He is going to be cramped in that tiny tank for “the next few weeks” for what reason? Because you want an eel and cant just wait on having one until you have an actual tank for him? @EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal is right. Very sad.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Like @littlefoxx I wonder what made you think purchasing this was a good idea in the first place. By your own admission, you got it 4 months ago with the intent of rehoming it when it got "too big"... WHY??