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Greg - 2011-02-22
You guys forgot the fire eel is probably the best looking fish of all the spiney eel family I have actually had a peacock and the fire eel together in one tank. I think the fire eel said something to him because shortly after I found the peacock in the filter. :(

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Adrian Sunga - 2013-02-06
also my half banded spiney eel i found in the filter

Anonymous - 2013-01-25
It's is growing big in my 5000 gallon.

Anonymous - 2013-01-25
I put it in a 5000 gallon tank it grew to 59.

Anonymous - 2013-01-25
It's 45 inches it ate my tiger fish.

Katy - 2007-07-03
I bought one from Wal-Mart and it is getting a Sailor's Funeral today. I've never seen him eat anything and wonder if the other fish in the tank ate all the freeze dried blood worms I would put in the tank for him. It is sad the only time I've seen him out of the caves is when he is sick. Let's just hope I can replace him before my 5 year old notices. He really loves Josh the eel!

anonymous - 2012-12-07
I bought 2 Zig zags and introduced them to the tank along with: neon tetras(5 new 3 were some of the 1st i got), ghost shrimp, angle fish, ruby barbs(some of the 1st fish i had) and a snail i know they might eat the G-shrimp but anything else i should watch out for? (eels attacking/eating anyone else)

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-08
Normal best to only have one zigzag depending on the size of tank. Your biggest problem may be them being territorial towards each other. Make sure to have enough hiding areas so each can have their own space. As far as the other fish, these eels are normally peaceful but will sometimes grab a fish small enough to fit in their mouth.The ghost shrimp will most likely be eaten as they spend time on the bottom. The others are really to fast moving and tend to stay out of the eels territory anyways.

Adjai - 2013-01-02
I purchased a Yellow tail Tire Track eel two months ago. It was approx. 4 inches and very thin. I was told this eel only grow to 7 inches. Well... Jaba is a hefty 3/4 of an inch thick, wide whatever and 7 inches now, so I'm not sure where this is going. I'm confused. I purchased because it was advertised to grow only 7 inches. Is there a tire track species that only grow to only 7 or 8 inches?

michelle - 2012-12-24
so i have had my peacock eel for about 6 mo now and i think he is sick....he doesnt bry himself anymore and looks dead but is alive. He stays kinda bent and upside down. He will move some but mainly only when the other fish bump into him. Have not seen him eat ever...pets mart said they would eat flake food. But now im finding out not really...i just trued earth worms but he didnt even budge for it and then other fish ate it. Is there anything i can do for the poor little guy?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-24
First thing I would do is check your water conditions. Make sure thay have adequate hiding spaces. These eels eat mainly at night and flake is not their food of choice. Try some ghost shrimp. Put a lot in the tank to get its instints going to hunt.

big T - 2012-12-20
I've been away for some time letting my friend feed my fish. When I got home today I've found my spiny eel's eyes have a white crust over them? Can anyone tell me what I need to save his eyes?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-20
This usually happens from water condition. May be friend over fed? Test water right away. Lots of products on the market to help cure.

Benjamin Aunger - 2012-12-04
Could I keep this with red tail barracuda or needle nose gar?

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Jeremy Roche - 2012-12-04
They stay near the top of the tank so it should be fine.

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