Small Eels?
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cody2cannon
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Hope someone answers cause I have a 20 gallon tank I wouldn't mind finding an eel for.
Mel 2038
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Some years back, I had a Snowflake Moray eel in my 30 gal long. He was about 6 inches when I got him, and grew to about 15 inches 4 years later, before he committed suicide. That was a shame because it was two weeks before the larger tank finished cycling.
cody2cannon
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Just curious, How'd he do it?
Mel 2038
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My fault really. He was in a temporary tank awaiting the move, and I had a make shift cover. He had about a 1/2 inch spot to get out and, sure enough he found it. I found him on the floor the next day. So if I can give you any advice, let it be that, if you get one (eel), make sure you have a good top, with all the cracks covered.
JaimeAdams
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Gymnothorax melatremus might fit what you are looking for.
cody2cannon
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Can they be happy in a 20 gallon?
JaimeAdams
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I have seen places recommend them for as small as 10 gallon tanks. Personally I don't think fish or eels should be housed in any small tank, but that is my personal opinion. I imagine that you could probably accomplish keeping one in a 20 gallon with good filtration.
cody2cannon
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I just looked it up lol they retail for 700$$
eatbreakfast
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Melatremus eels would be the best choice. $700 is a bit steep, they are usually closer to $300-400.
Melatremus will still work in a 20.
While not something for a general community tank, in the proper tank they are a very cool fish, that isn't too difficult.
Yes, melatremus can be quite happy in a 20,
The snowflake would be an ideal candidate.
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OK so they are not eels, but they are an eel like fish. Bluestripe pipefish are the easier pipes and will live in that tank if you feed them.
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Engineering gobys are always fun
Although I do believe most people over estimate the size of a tank eels need, there is just nothing out there that would be happy in a 20-30 gallon. Even engineer gobies are too active and get too large for a tank that small.
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eatbreakfast
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A melatrmus eel will be just fine in 20-30g.
Dragonreef202
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I had a snowflake eel & a yellow head moray in a 75 gallon
