Tesselata Eel

[johnic]

I'm thinking of purchasing a Tessalata Eel in a FO tank..I have a 2 inch panther grouper, Hawiian Puffer, a red hawk fsh and a lion fish. Does anyone have any info on keeping one or just general info on the Tessalata eel.

 

[gmbnj]

I would never put that eel in any tank under 300 gallons.
I have a 155 and I also always wanted one. One day I bought a 2ft tesselata eel.
Not only was he never full, he looked like he wanted to eat my fish.
I have triggers, angels, tangs, etc and I also have a snowflake moray.
Just my 02 cents.

 

[johnic]

I guess a snowflake eel is the way to go

 

[flatzboy]

Get a zebra moray!!!

 

[johnic]

Is the Zebra a melow eel...whats he look like..

 

[cubuffs]

The zebra's are extremely mello. With your new shark, that is the perfect eel for it. With mine, he never took food from others, never aggressive, and minded his business at all times. It was the perfect eel for a larger aquarium.

 

[johnic]

I just ordered my Zebra Morray eel...getting him wed.

 

[johnic]

I am also returning my shark..he's not doing so well..he swims and lands on his back..I ordered a healthy one online

 

[johnic]

I got the Zebra eel.....about 3/4" in dia and 18" long...very cool eel..thanks for the advise

 

[txharley]

I am considering one myself, but I had a bad experience with another species "escaping" several years ago. Let me know how the zebra works out for you. I assume all eels are escape risks.

 

[flatzboy]

Originally posted by Johnic
I got the Zebra eel.....about 3/4" in dia and 18" long...very cool eel..thanks for the advise
No problem, the zebra is a good substitute for a tessleta becuase there color and markings are somewhat similar!

 

[lionfish12]

how's the eel doing?

 

[johnic]

The Zebra Eel is doing great....loves to hide under a large rock...I've had him 3 days now...he hasn't ate yet..he still getting used to the surroundings..
He's hidding out with Banded cat shark and so far he's mellow..and too large to escape, I have an acrylic tank with heavy top cover and acrylics have a completly sealed top with lids.
I'll get pixs as soon as he comes out

 

[lionfish12]

good. Glad to hear hes doing good. Cant wait to see pictures. The lfs had 2 of them in the same tank and they were both laying by each other. Very neat fish.