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posted 11-24-2003 02:09 PM         

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What kind of fresh water eels are there and what are they called?

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posted 11-24-2003 08:09 PM         

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Peacock, Tiretrack and Fire Eels are all freshwater. Even though they are fresh water there should be some aquarium salt added to provide electrolytes and help with slime coat development. I generally use 1 tablespoon per 10 gallons. These are not to be confused with brackish water eels like the Snowflake.

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posted 11-25-2003 08:27 AM         

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Thanks for the help,but what are brackish water eels/the snowflake? How big do all these eels grow? I have a 60 gallon aquarium with a tiger oscar in it. Also is there any way you could tell me what these eels eat.

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posted 11-25-2003 03:30 PM         

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Brackish water fish and eels are found in rivers and streams feeding into the ocean. The water from the ocean mixes with the freshwater from the river or stream. This is why it has a higher salt content, but is not high enough to be considered marine. Favored food for eels is blood worms, live or frozen.

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posted 11-26-2003 10:30 AM         

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Thanks

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posted 11-29-2003 03:58 PM         

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oooo me I have a spiny eel they eat blood worm with a little time they learn to be hand fed

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posted 11-29-2003 04:10 PM         

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I dont know the types but i do know they arre great escape artist, so have a good tight lid. They will try to escape! LOL

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