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aimee - 2007-11-20
I just bought one. The kids love it! I bought it at wal-mart. I figured for $3.50 I couldn't go wrong. The first eel the man caught jumped out of the bowl at walmart and swiggled down the drain... Poor thing! The guy couldn't tell me what to feed it so I am glad I found your website. He has been in the tank for about a week and seems happy. We have lots of plants, shells and logs so he has a lot of hiding spaces. But, I am guessing he is getting hungry so I will get him some more appropiate food today. Thanks!

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kevin roque - 2007-10-11
I just bought a peacock Eel and it won't eat. I picked two but the other one died. All mine does is swim up and down and side to side. I've had fish since i was small and know a lot, but this one is tricky.

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BRITTANY - 2007-10-06
I just got 2 and they love the 54 gallon tank they are in. They've been eating and swimming around peacefully. I'm glad they are happy!

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jake drain - 2007-10-01
I have named mine Coolige, he is my favorite and is so fun to watch. He shares a 55 gallon tank with many other fish. He is best friends with my loach clinton. See ya

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Dunavin,Melissa - 2007-09-29
I just bought a Peacock Eel from Wal-mart, when I purchased him they told me that they are non-aggresive. I guess now I know why I have had two of my Fancy tails pass. He doesn't hide alot, but he isn't very active either. My sons fell in love when I came home with him.

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Jessica Carrillo - 2007-09-09
I have 10 peacock eels. I've had 6 for about 5 days and 4 for about 2 days. I see them all day long, whether it's hanging out of plants or on the bottom. I have a bare bottom tank but have put pvc pipe (glued together with a rock in the middle to keep from floating) and some stay in there. But I never see them eat. Mine are with goldfish who ignore them, but I'm sure eat the food before they get a chance.

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Jamie - 2007-08-29
we just bought one and so far so good, he's out swimming. we have him in a 30 gallon aquarium. he hasn't eaten yet though... we'll keep our fingers crossed

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Kim Espinosa - 2007-08-21
I've only had a tire track eel for 1 week, and it already eats frozen bloodworms and is hand fed, and it comes out to see you and beg for food! It seems very peaceful and leaves all the other fish, including neons, completely alone. So far, it's a good pick for some interest in the tank!

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Austin - 2007-08-02
ive had mine for 2 days now. i havent seen him eat but im gonna try to feed him at night. if you want to see them put a rock sideways against the tank, i did and now i see him every day

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BRITTANY - 2007-07-23
I just bought two eels at walmart, Zeek and Sleek. I love to sit and watch them! I could'nt believe it, they got along so well with my other fish. The only bad thing about it is I hardly ever get to see them!

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