Eel

Moray eels live alone, even if they have already mated. They will live in a crack in a rock or a crack in a coral… Read More »Do Moray Eels Live Alone?

Moray eels are often aggressive to other fish, including individuals of the same species, so they often have to be kept singly. Do moray eels… Read More »Do Moray Eels Live In Groups?

There are about 800 species of true eels in the world. They are all members of an order of fish called Anguilliformes (which uncreatively means… Read More »Are All Eels Fish?

Ophichthidae is a family of fish in the order Anguilliformes, commonly known as the snake eels. The term “Ophichthidae” comes from Greek ophis (“serpent”) and… Read More »What Is An Eel That Looks Like A Snake?

“The rapid, dim blinking of the lights is caused by the constant, low-voltage blips of electricity he releases when he’s trying to find food,” said… Read More »Does An Electric Eel Emit Light?

References and further reading Much like the rings in the trunk of a tree, eels can be aged by counting the rings on their otolith… Read More »How Can You Tell How Old An Eel Is?

Low water temperatures as winter approaches result in fewer eels being observed actively feeding at night. With the onset of winter eels hibernate to deep… Read More »Where Do Eels Go In Winter?

As the fish approach their destination this mechanism is deactivated allowing the development of these organs to continue and the gametes (eggs and sperm) to… Read More »Do Eels Not Mate In Captivity?

It is very common for eels to develop fatty liver disease and yes, even become obese, and die well before even 2 years in captivity.… Read More »Can You Overfeed An Eel?

For example, pet freshwater eels are usually fed about once per day, but saltwater eels only get fed about 3-4 times per week. The latter… Read More »How Much Does A Eel Eat?