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Oh, that's fantastic news about catching them with a net! Was just a bit worried being a beginner, I doubt I would make a very good eel-nurse,hihi. What would one give to an eel with a sore throat? Lozengers?? (Only joking, of course!)Can't wait!! Maybe 2 or even 3 child eels, if you manage to...

I haven't added any ammonia since I put a lot of it on the first day 2 weeks ago, to get a reading of 5+. The conditioner is tetra-something, but I don't remember at all what the dechlorinator brand is. (Am at work). I never thought thsese products may have some negative effect on cycling...

Jox, the eel used to bite you??? Why was that? Was he nervous or were you sticking your hand into his mouth??Oops CFC, what method do you use for fishing? Am just thinking might there be some damage to the eels throat from the hooks? Not being a fisherman..mean fisherwoman, I don't know much...

Yes, I am using both

I have been trying to do a fishless cycle in my tank for 2 weeks now, but it's not happening!! What could be wrong? I started by adding ammonia to get 5+, but even now after 2 weeks it is still 4. The other readings are PH 8,4+, KH20, GH 16+, No3 at 50, and no No2 yet at all! Heeelp! What am I...

I did put some cycle thing with supposedly good bacteria in it a week ago, but it hasn't done anything... :( I thought the ammonia was supposed to start dropping about 2-5 days after starting cycling....????

Thanks. I will look into the airstones to be on the safe side :)

I have been trying to recycle my new tank, yesterday was the 9th day. However , the ammonia is still 4-5.Why hasn't it started to drop yet? However, nitrite has already gone to 50. I don't have any nitrate yet. Could it be because my filter is second hand? How do I know if the filter is working...

So sorry to hear that. Had he died cos he got stuck in the root and couldn't get out? Or was it old age?

How do I know there is enough oxygen in the tank? As my tank will be very closely shut so my future eels can't do a runner ( I hear they are very good at getting out of tanks!!). I don't want to suffocate them in closed conditions without oxygen!!Please help. Thanks in advance :)

Great! I started the fishless cycle in my tank yesterday, so hopefully won't be too long :) However, when I went to a fish shop to buy some plants for the tank, the guy there adviced me there is no point, as the eels will pull them out. So I only bought 1 plant, to see what happens. Hmm...

Oops, I hope that didn't put CFC off getting me a few cute eels..slimy fingerbiters or not, hehe. Can anybody confirm would it be ok to have the catfish with eels? Or what other fish would be ok?Am not comfortable with the idea of the eels eating the other smaller fish..And of course cleaner...

Thanks for replies. Me thinks am gonna buy one of those tht's £5, as I doubt the £200 one has all the abilities Sarah mentioned. If it did, I sure would consider buying it,heh Oh, how often I need to do this 'hoovering'? Are the fish very scared of it?

How do I clean it? And how often? Or do I even need to? I saw a vacuum being sold for this reason, and it was £200...Bit much,huh

Easy to keep? Wow, that sounds promising! I can't wait to have a few of those cuties as pets. Am just starting the cycling of my second hand tank (48" long), so hopefully won't be too long. I have never kept fish before, so am a bit nervous about managing to keep them healthy! But will do my...

Sorry for my beginners stupidity, but is it ok to dig the worms from my garden for the eels? Or might they have some nasty bacteria that's bad for the eel?

Many thanks for your help! I got the ammonia from Homebase. I hope it's pure, as cleaning products don't really seem to list all the ingredients. Even this one says Ammonia 9,5% at the back?? Does anybody know the procedure with second hand tanks? I am thinking of cleaning it all with ammonia...

Please help! Damsel in distress! Wants fish to be happy and healthy!!

Hi! I have a beautiful big aquarium over 48 inches waiting...But I cannot find ammonia anywhere!!Have checked some hardware stores, but none have pure ammonia!Help!Am in London,UK! Also, my aquarium is second hand,it hasn't been used for a year. Any advice? I am waiting to start doing the...

Hello again! I haven't been here for a while, as had to move house. So I put getting the aquarium on hold until I found somewhere. And yes! I am moving next week, so then it will take me a few weeks to a month to get the water ready for the eel. Big question to CFC...Are you still willing to get...

I also saw a picture in the newspaper a few weeks back of the largest fish ever caught. It was a giant catfish, weighed about 350 kilo's!!!

Started on Tachbrook in Victoria, as it's the closest to me. They have 2 floors, but unfortunately upstairs was closed for renovation, so missed out on seeing a lot of fish. I doubt I'll be going there again, as the man behind the counter was very friendly to all the regulars, but kept us...

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Awww, fab news!! I don't know where to start! CFC, yes, the answer is yes, if you can catch me an eel, I will definatly come and get it from Twickenham!! Just let me know how much you want for it!! This would be in about a months time, as I need to buy an aquarium first, and I quess it takes...

Will have a look at the snake fishes definately,thanks. But my heart is really set on the European/Japanese eels. My next question is gonna be difficult! Where can I get an European/ Japanese Elver??? I don't think any of the fish shops have them, unfortunatly :( I can't even think where to...

Great info!! I live in Central London, near Paddington. May start with the one in Bethnal Green, when have a day off and plenty of time. Does anybody have their address/phone number or do they have a website? Am really looking forward to having an aquarium, but am gonna take my time, to make...

Hi, I was wondering if anybody knows where the best places in London, UK, are for buiyng fish? Am looking for somewhere with lots of variety of fish, as well as knowleable, friendly staff. Any suggestions??

Yep, will make sure my eels won't bite me :) Have never seen an eel eat, so will be very curious to see them strectcing their jaws! Another twist to my question now. After looking through lots of fish books, my boyfriend now thinks the eels in the Chinese Restaurants aquarium are not...

Spiny eels don't look as lovely in the pics, but I'll have to find a good fish shop in London, and go to have a look at them, to see their personalities etc. Also, another stupid question, how do the European Eels eat all the other fish, as they don't have teeth? Or have I possible made a...

CFC, you know so much! Am so happy you are sharing your knowledge. I tried looking in fish books about other kind of eels, but didn't find any nice looking as European eel. Which smaller eel would you recommend, maybe a social one, that I can mix with other fish? I am looking at buying a quite a...

Thank you so much for your very good info! Ouch, so if I try to 'save' an eel from a frying pan by bying an adult from the fish market, am not doing it any favours? It would starve to death? Does anybody know where I can get an elver from? What other fish does it get on with? I quess the eel...

I have totally fallen in love with the eels on the aquarium window of a Chinese restaurant (yes, you heard right, a restaurant!!). Obviously these eels are for food. But I'd love to have a few of them as pets, can anybody give me any info? Has anybody ever had these kind of eels in their...

Hi, am new as well!! Don't have any fish yet, but will be getting some soon. Just joined this forum to get some info, to ensure my fish will be happy and healthy. Am especially intrested in eels (and newts)