How to get an eel to stay where I want it to stay?

[foxt]

I've had a golden dwarf moray living in a critter-keeper in a QT tank for a while, and it is ready for the 220g DT. What I am wondering is: how do I get the eel to favor the spot I've chosen for it, rather than have it decide to live, say, in the back of the tank where I will never see it?

I did not plan ahead for the eel, so I don't have pvc pipes laying in wait. I've had enough experience with other sand/cave dwellers to know that where they live is up to them, but they can also be influenced by feeding, scaping, etc.

What are the tricks I can play for an eel to get it to be happy where I want it?

 

[lion king]

They will have multiple opening to their den either way. He will likely have an opening up front of the tank, they will want to see the expanse of the tank. You can also feed from the area where you want him to call home.

 

[pdxmonkeyboy]

the same way you get an anemone to stay where you want it.


you dont

 

[foxt]

Funny.

I get the analogy though. I'll see if I can't reinforce the selected location by only feeding it in a spot that I like. Thanks guys!

 

[ca1ore]

You certainly can 'design' your rockwork to increase the chances of it staying generally where you want. To the example earlier, I have a rock pedestal in my tank for my anemone, and it stays there.

 

[Mfreddy]

When my eel is ready to eat it cruises the tank. Before I thaw the food I tap on the glass with the tongs. It’s the signal.

 

[Mfreddy]

I just tried to post a video of the eel feeding but the file size is too large.

 

[foxt]

Thanks all ...

 

[Webslinger]

Build a cave with at least 2 enterences...he will find it.