Black Ribbon Eel

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  1. aussie_reef

    aussie_reef Plankton

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    i saw a young black ribbon eel at my lfs today and he says i can keep it in my community tank because of its small mouth. He knows i hav 2 black occelaris clowns 1 clown tang 2 pyjama cardinals 1 mandarin fish 1 cleaner wrasse 3 marine cats and 1 white ear damsil.It doesnt seem right that i'd be able to put an eel in there without losing fish but if it was compatible it would make a good addition to my tank.If anyone has any experience with this it would be good to hear wat you think. ;D
     
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  2. {Nano}Reefer

    {Nano}Reefer Dragon Wrasse

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    To be honest, he will eat what can fit in his mouth, sometimes more! I would never put an eel in with those fish that you listed. He was most likely trying to make a sale(LFS guy), there not supposed to be too hardy in captivity. He would most likely eat what he could then die... But that's just what I have read so it is up to you, if it was me I would stay away from eels in a community tank.
     
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  3. JBL

    JBL Sea Dragon

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    I agree.
     
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  4. inwall75

    inwall75 Giant Squid

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    Wow, there's an understatement. These should never be ordered by a LFS unless it's a special order for an advanced aquarist. If it was purchased by the LFS because it was "On Sale" or because "They didn't know", well shame on that LFS.
     
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  5. aussie_reef

    aussie_reef Plankton

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    thx foe the replies i think i'll give this one a miss
     
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  6. coldshot

    coldshot Blue Ringed Angel

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    The only thing I would house with an eel would be a lionfish....I have seen them together and do well....with one huge yellow tang in the tank also....
     
    coldshot, Mar 8, 2009
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