banana eel

cincyreefer

cincyreefer

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I have seen them get up to about 12" but that was in a 8500 gallon tank. IME they normally max out at around 7-8".
 
ac

ac

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Mines about 18 inches long(see avatar). I've had him about 2 years and he hasn't grown much, but eats like a horse.
 
escape2thewater

escape2thewater

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Thanks! Thay have one at my LFS thats a little over 2 feet, I guess hes on the bigger side. Oh well he was sold while I was doing some research. Thanks anyway.
KYle
:happyfish
 
perchpsk

perchpsk

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AC,
what size tank do you have your eel in? I was thinking of getting one for my 150 gallon. Also do you know the sceintific name of that eel?
Thanks!
 
pufferman

pufferman

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It seems that there are some eels called "banana eel" collectively because of a similar color or an attempt to rip you off. The species (can't remember what species) that used to on sale on this website usually grow to 8"-12" range.
 
ac

ac

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perchpsk
Mines in a 320 gallon tank. I don't know the scientific name. I've had some debat as to exactly what kind of eel it is. The lfs that I bought it from called it a golden moray. Saltwater fish.com calls it a banana eel. Either way he's very cool. He has a very mellow disposition.
 
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