There's something fishy about this build...

[Stang67]

I think you need a ribbon eel.

 

[Slocke]

@OrchidMiss !!

 

[OrchidMiss]

@OrchidMiss !!

Just for that, enjoy some dusky love.

 

[Slocke]

Just for that, enjoy some dusky love.

The ribbon eel!!!

 

[OrchidMiss]

The ribbon eel!!!

Shame this one is out of focus

 

[naps]

Just for that, enjoy some dusky love.

I love your squiggly friend. I don't know what it is but i want it!

 

[JoJosReef]

I love your squiggly friend. I don't know what it is but i want it!

A ribbon eel!! Stunning creatures! One day I'll have the right tank and skills for one.

 

[OrchidMiss]

I love your squiggly friend. I don't know what it is but i want it!

 

[Slocke]

Some common names are perfect @i cant think @Fishfreak2009

 

[OrchidMiss]

Here's a more recent one
https://www.instagram.com/s/aGlnaGx...1558393827_37606186&igsh=MXVhaGI0amFzMjlzeg==

 

[Slocke]

If
And its still a big if
I get a ribbon I’d need to upgrade the lid. @JoJosReef I think you are the one to ask?

 

[JoJosReef]

Walterlids. Can find them on Etsy. Think they also go by propslids. I'll find them in a bit

 

[Slocke]

Walterlids. Can find them on Etsy. Think they also go by propslids. I'll find them in a bit

Well, my tank has weird dimensions; I just found out. Also, BSU or whatever they are called is terrible for exact measurements. Metric is the superior system.

 

[Stang67]

Is a 40g big enough for an eel? It's a cube aio so likely not.

 

[Slocke]

Is a 40g big enough for an eel? It's a cube aio so likely not.

Sadly cubes are not great for larger fish. Maybe if the GDE was available.

 

[mjszos]

I think I need to look into a ribbon eel. That is very cool. Any glaring compatibility issues in a mixed reef with inverts? Will my shrimps become snacks?

 

[Slocke]

I think I need to look into a ribbon eel. That is very cool. Any glaring compatibility issues in a mixed reef with inverts? Will my shrimps become snacks?

Issue is they can be very difficult to get feeding. Probably need to start them on live and may not be able to train them onto dead. Also cyanide collection

 

[mjszos]

Issue is they can be very difficult to get feeding. Probably need to start them on live and may not be able to train them onto dead. Also cyanide collection

You may have lost me here... I know there's no real way to know what the method of collection is, but boy do I hate this.

 

[naps]

Issue is they can be very difficult to get feeding. Probably need to start them on live and may not be able to train them onto dead. Also cyanide collection

Wait...Cyanide WHAT?! What do you mean by this?

 

[Slocke]

Wait...Cyanide WHAT?! What do you mean by this?

https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/sourcing-marine-fishes-and-invertebrates.928749/
I don't know if @Jay Hemdal has a better source/explanation but as I understand it some less reputable areas collect some fish with cyanide which can cause a much higher mortality rate.