Small Eels?

[nherman2002]

Are there any eels or eel-like fish that can live in a 30 gallon tank?

 

[cody2cannon]

Hope someone answers cause I have a 20 gallon tank I wouldn't mind finding an eel for.

 

[aaron23]

Look up garden eels they'll require slower flow so they can catch food they're pretty slow

 

[Mel 2038]

Some years back, I had a Snowflake Moray eel in my 30 gal long. He was about 6 inches when I got him, and grew to about 15 inches 4 years later, before he committed suicide. That was a shame because it was two weeks before the larger tank finished cycling.

 

[cody2cannon]

Some years back, I had a Snowflake Moray eel in my 30 gal long. He was about 6 inches when I got him, and grew to about 15 inches 4 years later, before he committed suicide. That was a shame because it was two weeks before the larger tank finished cycling.

Just curious, How'd he do it?

 

[Mel 2038]

My fault really. He was in a temporary tank awaiting the move, and I had a make shift cover. He had about a 1/2 inch spot to get out and, sure enough he found it. I found him on the floor the next day. So if I can give you any advice, let it be that, if you get one (eel), make sure you have a good top, with all the cracks covered.

 

[Va_Reef]

I wouldn't recommend garden eels, they're a fish that should be left in the ocean.

Look up engineer gobies, I think it will suit what you're looking for. Even that eel attitude problem lol

 

[JaimeAdams]

Gymnothorax melatremus might fit what you are looking for.

 

[cody2cannon]

Gymnothorax melatremus might fit what you are looking for.

Can they be happy in a 20 gallon?

 

[JaimeAdams]

I have seen places recommend them for as small as 10 gallon tanks. Personally I don't think fish or eels should be housed in any small tank, but that is my personal opinion. I imagine that you could probably accomplish keeping one in a 20 gallon with good filtration.

 

[cody2cannon]

I just looked it up lol they retail for 700$$

 

[johnyboy]

Any good eels for a 75 gallon. I have the most perfect spot that the eel would absolutely love I just need one that will be ok in a 75 gallon?

 

[eatbreakfast]

Are there any eels or eel-like fish that can live in a 30 gallon tank?

Melatremus eels would be the best choice. $700 is a bit steep, they are usually closer to $300-400.

Hope someone answers cause I have a 20 gallon tank I wouldn't mind finding an eel for.

Melatremus will still work in a 20.

I wouldn't recommend garden eels, they're a fish that should be left in the ocean.

While not something for a general community tank, in the proper tank they are a very cool fish, that isn't too difficult.

Can they be happy in a 20 gallon?

Yes, melatremus can be quite happy in a 20,

Any good eels for a 75 gallon. I have the most perfect spot that the eel would absolutely love I just need one that will be ok in a 75 gallon?

The snowflake would be an ideal candidate.

 

[Paul B]

OK so they are not eels, but they are an eel like fish. Bluestripe pipefish are the easier pipes and will live in that tank if you feed them.

 

[KcAQUARIUMS]

Engineering gobys are always fun

 

[lion king]

Although I do believe most people over estimate the size of a tank eels need, there is just nothing out there that would be happy in a 20-30 gallon. Even engineer gobies are too active and get too large for a tank that small.

 

[eatbreakfast]

Although I do believe most people over estimate the size of a tank eels need, there is just nothing out there that would be happy in a 20-30 gallon. Even engineer gobies are too active for a tank that small.

A melatrmus eel will be just fine in 20-30g.

 

[Dragonreef202]

Any good eels for a 75 gallon. I have the most perfect spot that the eel would absolutely love I just need one that will be ok in a 75 gallon?

I had a snowflake eel & a yellow head moray in a 75 gallon

 

[Tori]

What about this guy?

Taken from "The 101 Best Nano-Reef Species" by Scott W. Michael. Great little book!

Hopefully I don't get sued for posting :oops:

 

[Nicolette]

Are there any eels or eel-like fish that can live in a 30 gallon tank?

yellow striped clingfish! not an eel, but acts a whole lot like one