I have both the snowflake and ribon(black) both have their perks, the ribbon is my pride and joy, and is mesmerising to watch when it swims, delicate and graceful also very gentle.
the snowflake is a brat, very agressive movement very fast, though most of the time it sits inside arock not moving much till a meal passes by. once he gets a taste for carnivour food, he will steal your other fishes meals, he will fight hermits for that peice of shrimp you thought he didn't have his eye on.
your small schooling fish must be bigger than your eels, in particular the snowflake, the ribbon eel is a little more dopey with its hunting skills, but from my experience are good with bright colored fish (eating them that is)
The rbbon eel can get attacked by other fish, my angle pecked away at the yellow fin, 3 months it is still growing back. if this happens then give it a secure home your trigger can't get to.
The ribbon eel isn't likely to climb out of the tank(uncovered), though my snowflake isn't called hudini for nothing. there is a little cavity where the power cord goes into the power head. that was his first dissapearing act.
If you are having any troubles feeding either of these eels let me know, There are no tricks, just patience. both eels can live for weeks without food.
The ribbon is more difficult to feed but not impossible.
Wish you all the best. |