Black ribbon eels

[Thomashtom]

2 black ribbon eels . Eaten frozen. Thanks

 

[geddavis]

Wow, nice shots. I’ve always wanted robin eels but I like a bunch of inverts more.

 

[saltyhog]

I've always wanted a blue ribbon eel. Keep us updated how they are doing!

 

[Thomashtom]

They are good. Had them for about 6 months. Both eat frozen soaked in vitamins. One is about 40 inches . The other is about 28 inches. Thanks

 

[User1]

I think the bigger question will be how long you keep them alive and how you measure success. If six months to a year is your yard stick then that is one thing but I personally set mine to five years or more.

Unfortunately blue or black ribbon eels do not fit that bucket so a non starter for me. Best of luck.

 

[Thomashtom]

Ok all I was saying is that they are eating frozen which is the key to keeping them alive. They do not rely on live foods. I soak the food in vitamins. What is with the negatively?

 

[User1]

Ok all I was saying is that they are eating frozen which is the key to keeping them alive. They do not rely on live foods. I soak the food in vitamins. What is with the negatively?

Maybe you are referring to me? Not being negative just pointing out that they have a higher failure rate in captivity than other ornamental eels. Similar to Moorish Idols and other difficult to feed proper nutrition to fish and corals. Which is probably why I said how you measure success by keeping it alive so far for 6 months and come back in a couple years.

Not that you are doing anything wrong. Just saying 6 months isn't success by most with a known difficult eel. I do wish you nothing but success and glad it is eating.

Edit to clarify...you opened with 2 black ribbon eels. Eaten frozen. Thanks. To me that read like a power statement, drop the mic when done moment. See ya.

 

[Thomashtom]

That’s right a lot of people try to keep these eels and can’t get them off live food so they die. So having them eating frozen is one of the keys to having success with them. Thanks

 

[Daniel@R2R Verified Admin]

Beautiful eels! Glad you've got them eating frozen.

 

[lion king]

I've had mine for 2 years, he was about 12" when I got him, he about 30" now and has been turning blue for about a year. @saf1 is right, I've known a few people including a couple of friends keep them for about 6 months or so. Mine is still a challenge to feed after 2 years, he eats silversides, squid, octopus, silver fish, and he gets some live mollies, guppies and probably a stray ghostie. They do tend to decline when trying to feed a dead only diet.