A Peacock Eel?

[Genesis]

could i keep a peacock eel in a 180l rio 180 with:
1 Red-Tailed Black Shark (female)
1 Cryptoheros Nigrofasciatus (female)
1 Kribensis Cichlid (male)
1 Pictus Catfish (cant sex)
2 Bristlenose Pleco (Breeding Pair)
2 Angel Fish (Breeding Pair)
6 Albino Corydoras
3 Discus Tetras (5cm+)


thanks in advance

 

[pieman]

I don't know how long your tank is but they need a 36" long tank at least, they survive in gravel but much prefer sand as it's easier on the skin when hiding.

Also for the fish that it is suitable with I found this website:

http/www.elmersaquarium.com/10eel_peacock.htm

 

[Genesis]

its 101cm so, 39"

says corydoras catfish are good on that website, so its a yes?

 

[Genesis]

bought me one, it was a steal at £3.50

he's sooo cute!

 

[nmonks]

To be honest, I'd say sand is essential, not preferable. Spiny eels are very prone to mysterious bacterial infections, and these are incurable (at least not without access to antibiotics). The skin getting scratched by gravel seems to be a triggering factor.

CFC has written an excellent index card on spiny eels (though do read down the thread to confirm which species you have -- there is a great deal of confusion on this issue).

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=41583

Finally, make absolutely sure the fish cannot escape. The fate of most spiny eels in captivity is to die dried up on the carpet. A tight fitting lid and floating plants are two things that will help here.

Cheers,

Neale

 

[Genesis]

damn, i cant really get any sand atm, but i'll try, my eel is the striped one, siamensis, i think

P.S. tank is sealed up with tape