40 gallons.
Tank Size. The recommended peacock eel tank size is 40 gallons or more. Some aquarists have seen success in aquariums that hold as little as 20 gallons. However, we always recommend going bigger with a large fish like the peacock eel.
How big do peacock eels get?
Full-grown peacock eels can grow to about a foot (30 cm) long, though most of these fish in the aquarium trade average 9 inches (23 cm).
How much space do eels need?
For space, you will need to provide plenty of open sand bed for the eels to burrow. Since these eels prefer to be in groups, you should provide at least one square foot of sand bed per eel. This will make for a minimum tank size of about 40 gallons.
What fish can be put with a peacock eel?
Hatchetfish, Rainbowfish, larger Rasboras, and Swordtail Fish are all good tankmates for the Peacock Eel.
How often do peacock eels eat?
To keep peacock eels, get a tank that holds at least 35 gallons of water, and line the bottom of it with 4 inches of fine gravel or sand so your eels have room to burrow. To feed your peacock eels, give them live food, like bloodworms and tubifex, multiple times per week.
What pH do Peacock eels need?
The ideal pH is 7.0 and the ideal dH is 10, but the Peacock eel will tolerate a pH between 6 and 8 and a dH in the 6 to 25 range. This fish like warm waters so make sure that the temperature stays between 23 and 28° C (73 and 82° F).
Can a peacock eel live with cichlids?
Peacock eels should not generally be kept with cichlids, because cichlids can be very aggressive fish and may attack the eel.
What is the best pet eel?
12 Freshwater Eels That Can be Kept as Aquarium Pets
- Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus favus)
- Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)
- Zig-Zag Eel (Mastacembelus armatus)
- Bichirs (Polypterus spp.)
- Peacock Eel (Macrognathus siamensis)
- Half-banded spiny eel (Macrognathus circumcinctus)
- Asian Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus)
What is the smallest eel?
The tiny eel-shaped fish from Laos grows to just over 20mm and was named Pangio longimanus by the Museum’s ichthyologist (fish expert) Dr Ralf Britz and Dr Maurice Kottelat of the National University Singapore.
What’s the smallest freshwater eel?
The smallest freshwater eel that you could have in a home aquarium is known as the Kuhli loach. These guys grow to only 4 inches or about 10 cm in length, making them great if you want an eel but don’t have a ton of space.
Can a peacock eel live with other fish?
Peacock eels can get along with most fish. The only exception is other peacock eels. They’re known to get territorial against those of their own species, so it’s best only to have one peacock eel per tank.
Can a peacock eel live with angelfish?
Angelfish (Pterophyllum scalare)
It is a docile fish, despite its carnivorous appetite. It is also a slow-moving fish, which makes it vulnerable to communities with faster species. Like the Peacock Eel, it takes life at its own pace, which makes it an excellent tank mate.
Do peacock eels need brackish water?
Peacock eels are brackish water species, meaning they are freshwater fish that prefer small amounts of salt. You may need to add up to 1 teaspoon of aquarium salt per gallon of water to keep them happy and healthy.
What can I feed eels?
Eels eat “live” food. Small longfin eels living amongst the river gravels will feed on insect larvae, worms and water snails. When they get bigger, they begin to feed on fish. They will also eat fresh-water crayfish and even small birds like ducklings.
How big does a fire eel get?
3.3 ft
Often the anal, pectoral, and dorsal fins have a red edging. The fire eel is the largest species in its family and can reach up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length.
How big do zig zag eels get?
Mastacembelus armatus can reach up to 36″ (91 cm) in its natural habitat but does not usually exceed 20″ (51 cm) in captivity.
Are zig zag eels aggressive?
They are a nocturnal species but are generally peaceful and shy. They mostly ignore other tank mates although they may eat fish that are small enough to fit into their mouths. Some species of spiny eels can get territorial and aggressive with their own kind.
How big does a yellow tail eel get?
Yellow tail spiny eels only grow to six inches and adapt well to the aquarium but these eels do require live, freeze dried, or frozen food, preferable worms. Spiny eels are shy and at first may bury themselves up to their head and just peak around until they are comfortable with their tank mates.
Can eels live with Oscars?
A slightly challenging but highly popular fish to pair with your Fire Eel is the Oscar Fish. Just keep in mind that Oscar Fish are incredibly territorial, even with other Oscar Fish.
Can angelfish live with eels?
If they are kept with other fish, make sure the other species they are being kept with are on the aggressive side as well so the angelfish don’t harm the other fish. Groupers, Damsels, Eels, Triggerfish and Tangs make good additions to angelfish tanks.
What fish can live with tire track eels?
Tire Track Eels should be housed with medium to large semi-aggressive species like large loaches, Gouramis, Knifefish, Geophagus, Acara or similar species that will both not harm the Eel or be seen as food to the Eel.