Another small spiny to check out is the Macrognathus pancalusmagpie this thread has really inspired me. I have been looking at eels for about 2-3 months now. Reading this has really made me want one that much more. Now today I am going to be doing an Id thread because I’m not sure if I trust the lfs labels or employees. Lol. Thank you for sharing your eel journey.
My M. Circumcinctus (half-banded spiny eel)
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As promised, finally - updated pics of Mr. Wiggles the worm. (I have a newer Bolivian ram in there with him who is an attention hog.)
I just replaced some leaf litter and other random plant pods etc in the tank and again he really enjoys being near/partially under/in those things a lot. But he's not shy.
Sorry for missing a couple of spots on the glass - would have been better pics if I got it all.
I just replaced some leaf litter and other random plant pods etc in the tank and again he really enjoys being near/partially under/in those things a lot. But he's not shy.
Sorry for missing a couple of spots on the glass - would have been better pics if I got it all.
Bonus shot of the largest Kuhli loach I've ever seen - my only hold out from a group of 6 that I could never remove from my old tank (impossible to do without completely ripping it apart/draining it)... and then added bichirs so they sadly got eaten. This guy survived somehow, got beaten up and I managed one day when he was out to net him and move him into this small tank where he's been happy ever since. Solo, but alive. He's about 8 years old.
Kuhlis were my first eel/bichir like fish crush.
Kuhlis were my first eel/bichir like fish crush.
Great photos magpie, I love the big yawn on the last one. Lol.As promised, finally - updated pics of Mr. Wiggles the worm. (I have a newer Bolivian ram in there with him who is an attention hog.)
I just replaced some leaf litter and other random plant pods etc in the tank and again he really enjoys being near/partially under/in those things a lot. But he's not shy.
Sorry for missing a couple of spots on the glass - would have been better pics if I got it all.
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hey magpie! I'm looking to adopt a half-banded spiny eel and I'd love to talk to you about your experience with one this thread has been super helpful but I have some extra questions that I'd like to ask someone. feel free to email me at valperry@lclark.edu. I hope to hear from you soon!
this thread has been super helpful but I have some extra questions that I'd like to ask someone. feel free to email me at valperry@lclark.edu. I hope to hear from you soon!
They have small little mouths. I can't imagine them eating rummynose unless they were really tiny or fry. Mine doesn't go after any fish I have in there with him - only the food I feed. I wouldn't be worried at all.
