Great News!

[Sorrell]

I am so excited! I just have to contain myself, because he says we have to wait until after taxes, but I'm going to get something in the 150-200gal range. His only stipulation is that he wants a freshwater eel to live in it. I am completely ignorant on these guys so any suggestions on types to consider and possible tank mates would be great. Thanks!

 

[Dragonslair]

Hi I've done some reasearch on your behalf about eels.
I've placed a link here. You may want your other half to have a look also. I'm sure you will find the site interesting.
http/www.wetwebmedia.com/FWSubWebIndex/m...tacembelids.htm

 

[modernhamlet]

Yeah. A lot of the eels you'll find will be either highly aggressive/predatory or need brackish water.

One eel that sounds like it MIGHT play well with (some) others is the Cuvier's Bichir,
Polypterus senegalus. Obviously you'd still have to be quite selective with it's tankmates...

Does anyone have firsthand knowledge of this eel?

 

[Sorrell]

Thanks for the information and for that web page. I was hoping that we could get something large ( that the eel wouldn't eat), but peaceful (so as not to eat the eel) Once again though I'd like to leave it open to suggestion. Thanks.