Electric Eel Tank Mates at Jenny Earl blog

Electric Eel Tank Mates. I'm not aware of any. Some are happy to allow tank mates in the tank, whilst others will kill them and must be kept in a species only tank. If kept with fish they. In fact, it’s not even clear cut as to whether it’s possible to keep true freshwater eels in a tank at all! Use large rubber gloves, a siphon, and something to put water back in. Electric eel compatibility varies between fish. Yes handle with rubber gloves. Electric eel (electrophorus electricus) but as such unique creatures, eels also need to be cared for in a particular way. Electric eels are typically not suitable for community tanks, as they can be aggressive towards other fish and may consume smaller tank mates. If you really want tankmates, synodontis catfish are apparently immune to the electricity produced by electric fish. It is important to research and choose tank mates carefully, and to provide plenty of space and visual barriers to reduce the risk of aggression.

Electric eel (electrophorus electricus) but as such unique creatures, eels also need to be cared for in a particular way. In fact, it’s not even clear cut as to whether it’s possible to keep true freshwater eels in a tank at all! Yes handle with rubber gloves. Electric eels are typically not suitable for community tanks, as they can be aggressive towards other fish and may consume smaller tank mates. Electric eel compatibility varies between fish. I'm not aware of any. Use large rubber gloves, a siphon, and something to put water back in. If you really want tankmates, synodontis catfish are apparently immune to the electricity produced by electric fish. It is important to research and choose tank mates carefully, and to provide plenty of space and visual barriers to reduce the risk of aggression. Some are happy to allow tank mates in the tank, whilst others will kill them and must be kept in a species only tank.

Electric Eel at New England Aquarium November 10, 2012 YouTube

Electric Eel Tank Mates Some are happy to allow tank mates in the tank, whilst others will kill them and must be kept in a species only tank. Electric eels are typically not suitable for community tanks, as they can be aggressive towards other fish and may consume smaller tank mates. If you really want tankmates, synodontis catfish are apparently immune to the electricity produced by electric fish. Use large rubber gloves, a siphon, and something to put water back in. It is important to research and choose tank mates carefully, and to provide plenty of space and visual barriers to reduce the risk of aggression. Some are happy to allow tank mates in the tank, whilst others will kill them and must be kept in a species only tank. In fact, it’s not even clear cut as to whether it’s possible to keep true freshwater eels in a tank at all! Electric eel compatibility varies between fish. Yes handle with rubber gloves. Electric eel (electrophorus electricus) but as such unique creatures, eels also need to be cared for in a particular way. I'm not aware of any. If kept with fish they.