Peacock Spiny Eel Suitable?

[Insomniac]

Hey Everyone,

I work at Petsmart and we recently got in a shipment of gorgeous, nicely sized Peacock eels. They're about six inches long...we usually get them a lot smaller. I've fallen in love with them, and was hoping to add one to my biggest tank. I don't think it would eat my swordtails, and I doubt that the Red Eye Tetras would be in much danger. I have a large sydontis euruptus, but im sure he can take care of himself. My only concern is my Cory Shoal...I have two albinos, a plaetus, and an emerald green. Would the Peacock Eel try to eat them?

Also, would the Eel be happy in my tank? It's established and healthy, and I just had the water tested. There is a three inch layer of sand on the bottom, and plenty of rocks and caves. It is a 33 gallon long...35 inches long. In it are two platies, three hi-fin neon pinapple swords, 5 red eyed tetras, 5 Cory's, and a moonlight gourami. There are also two rosey barbs, but they are going to a new home soon.

So, what do you think?

 

[CFC]

The eels will be fine with your fish, only tiny fish such as livebearer fry and very small tetras are in danger of being eaten.

 

[rixy]

i have a fire eel(see my sig)and it lived it's 1st year with me in a tank full of approx 20 neons and never ate 1.smaller the eel the better so it grows up with it's tankmates and doesnt know any difference.ie a large eel may have been fed small neons etc in its past.hope this helps.

 

[Insomniac]

THanks a lot everyone! I might buy one today!

Will it be ok in the size of tank I have?

 

[Ben]

should be fine for now
Also, a sand substrate is best for them as they hide most of the time under the substrate and big peices of gravel may damage them, and they will only excpet live/frozen foods

DD

 

[Insomniac]

I bought him/her! Speaking of gender...is there a way to figure it out? heh. It will help with naming, I guess. haha. I've already fallen in love <3 but...he's not burrowing at all, he's actually swimming around a lot. Is this a good/bad sign?

I bought a "frozen food alternative" it's REALLY soft krill pellets...so far he hasn't accepted them...so maybe I will have to buy some frozen? I have some, it's just a lot more expensive so I thought I'd atleast give this a try.

 

[Francis]

Sexing is accomplished by comparing size females are usually larger maturity is at 7 inches. When pregnant the belly is larger with a greenish tint apperently.

Francis.