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jared_p

jared_p

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ok Im getting a 55 gallon tank and want to know if its possible to have a eel in it? I looked at snowflake eels they say on SWF.com that the min tank size is 40 i think. but this is before it has fully grown i figure so im worried it would outgrow the tank within a year or less. would it? if so are there any eels that could live safely in a 55gallon tank?
thanks.
 
2wrestlers

2wrestlers

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How big do snowflakes get and how fast do they grow. My son wanted one so I ordered one from here because it said docile when small. I am wondering when to get it out of my tank before it decides to start feeding itself?
 
jared_p

jared_p

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Thats what im wanting to know cause if they stay somewhat docile and not eating the other fish I would love to own one. On here it says that they are fine in a cummunity tank as long as they are being feed well. So I'm not sure.
 
myerst22

myerst22

Member
Yes there are a few smaller eels you could keep in a 55. I agree a snowflake would work but they also get quite big. You could get a Dwarf Moray, Gymnothorax Meletremus. Max length is 12" I have had one for about 6 months and is a great fish, very docile. Here's a few pics. Hope this helps! Regards, Tim




 
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surfinusa

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Snowflake eels grow fairly large and very fast. I would say a 90 gallon minimum,imo.
 
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