Snowflake Eel in Dedicated 40g Breeder???

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  1. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    Hey Everyone,

    Just wanted to quickly get input on an idea I had. I'm looking to keep my 40g breeder as a simple set-up in my living room. I though about going FOWLR with Macroalgae, but am rethinking that now.

    Would I be alright getting a snowflake eel if I put it in the 40g breeder by itself? I have sump on the tank and think I could easily handle the bioload, making it simple, yet striking.

    Thoughts please?
     
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    The eel will quickly out grow the tank and you need an escape proof lid.
     
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  3. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Eels are escape artists and the first thing needed is a tight fitting lid.They can get over 2 feet long.40 may be a little small for an adult.
     
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    Thanks- I planned to put a large piece of plexi over the top and I would put a lid on my overflow box to prevent him from taking a ride to the sump. The sump would be open air to help with gas exchange.

    Any idea of how quickly they grow to full size? I'm thinking maybe I can just get a small one and when it gets too large "trade it in" for another smaller one.
     
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  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    They grow very quickly unfortunately as do most predators.:(
     
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  6. Astrick117

    Astrick117 Stylophora

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    ah crud!

    Maybe I can set-up a program with my LFS where they sell me a small snowflake then I will raise it for them, then trade it back for a small one (even trade).

    They'll get a larger eel that they can sell for more money and I get another small one that won't out grow my tank. Seems like a win-win to me ;D
     
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  7. Astrick117

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    Another question- can I do a bare bottom with a snowflake? I figure that will help keep the tank from gathering left over food as I hear they are messy eaters.
     
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    You could do a BB, lots of macros will help, but the eel will probably need a larger tank as an adult....
     
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  9. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    I know it sounds cool to do an eel.(been there lol) but the truth is they can become a pain.Be very carefull not to get bitten.Its extremely painfull and dangerous.(been there too unfortunately twice. :( )
    Messy.....Yes plan on lots of wc's.macro.gfo,etc....;)
     
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  10. Toallhisdoom

    Toallhisdoom Dragon Wrasse

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    Just get an engineer goby! Get like a foot long. Peacefull mostly. And move your sand around :p
     
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