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Originally Posted by crimzy
This discussion raises an interesting issue... is the question, "what is the minimum tank size for the sfe to survive for life?" or "How big of a tank for the sfe to be happy?".
While I wouldn't condone the practice, I believe that an sfe would survive for its entire life span in a 30 gallon tank. These guys are extremely hardy and I have never seen one die from anything other than escape. Even if they don't have room to swim in the open water, IMO they would survive with no real consequences. However, keeping one in a tank this small may be inhumane, (tough to get into the mind of an eel). I would feel better about having one in a 55 gallon. Bigger than that would be even better.
Well said!
This discussion raises an interesting issue... is the question, "what is the minimum tank size for the sfe to survive for life?" or "How big of a tank for the sfe to be happy?".
While I wouldn't condone the practice, I believe that an sfe would survive for its entire life span in a 30 gallon tank. These guys are extremely hardy and I have never seen one die from anything other than escape. Even if they don't have room to swim in the open water, IMO they would survive with no real consequences. However, keeping one in a tank this small may be inhumane, (tough to get into the mind of an eel). I would feel better about having one in a 55 gallon. Bigger than that would be even better.
Well said!