my snowflake eel is not doing good...

[calylove]

I posted this in the new hobbyist forum because well im new and didnt know better, but i hear you guys are the experts.
Ok guys Im really not feeling good about my eel. I noticed him acting weird right before we moved him to the new 90gal. I had taken some rock from the old tank to the new, and he seemed pissed that i took some of his home. He still ate though, just not as much as usual. Anyway he hasn't eaten in almost two weeks now. I know I need more rock, and maybe thats it, but until I can afford it, would a piece of pvc pipe in the tank be ok for him. I actually have added some new rock, probablly doubled what i had before, but still he has alot of new roomates and I dont think he likes it. He seems to be hanging out midway up the pile instead of completly underneath in the sand like usual. His nostrils are not pointed up, and he seems very weak. Every once in a while he comes out, whips around the tank like crazy, and then heads right back to his spot. He refuses to eat anyting. I've tried his usualk squid, and even baby clams. Any advice, and is pvc tube ok in the tank?

 

[castle75]

Yeah PVC pipe is ok in an aquarium. I know someone who has a huge moral eel & they have a lg piece of PVC in the tank for him. He loves it & stays in there. We used to have a snowflake eel too but stupid me didn't secure the tank well enough & he commited suicide (got out
Jennifer

 

[calylove]

Thanks Jennifer, I think Im gonna give it a try tonight. Sorry about your eel, my lid is super secure for that reason alone.

 

[ryan]

Your eel should be fine they can go for a long time without food. The old tank was his home, and now being put into a new tank he has to adapt to it. It probably a bit stressful on him. Some PVC pipe might get him to calm down a little, but once you remove that he might have some small issues again. I know my sfe has a fit if you even move his hiding rock. He will start eating when hes comfortable again.

 

[calylove]

Im just worried becouse its been two weeks. I tries soaking his pieces of frozen squid in water with garlic powder this morning and still nothing. I guess Ill just keep offering him everyday and hope for the best.