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Old October 19th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
eel vs cichlids

I really would like an eel. I saw one at petsmart for 9.99 and I did my research... Apparantly they play nicely with everything but my cardinals (and I love them so they are staying lol). So I was wondering if it could/would get along fine with my cichlids. From what i've read they like hard water and a slightly high pH like cichlids. Now im just wondering if he'd get eaten alive by my cichlids or if he could hold his own?

Thanks
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Old October 19th, 2009  
Fish Bum
 
Things we need to know first

1. What kinda eel
2. What kinda cichlids
3.How big are the cichlids
4. How big is the eel when you get him

I wouldn't know the eel because my petsmart doesn't sell them
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Old October 19th, 2009  
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What tank is it going in? Is your aquarium info correct?
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Old October 19th, 2009  
Fish Helper
 
Ok well the eel would be a peacock eel.

And sorry about the outdated aquarium info... Its now updated and the eel would be with the 80g cichlid tank.
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Old October 19th, 2009  
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Oh I forgot to answer to this question.

4. How big is the eel when you get him

I can't measure him but about 6-7in long and seemingly .5 in diameter.
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Old October 19th, 2009  
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Ok well the eel would be a peacock eel.

And sorry about the outdated aquarium info... Its now updated and the eel would be with the 80g cichlid tank.
I dont think he would make it in the tank as he will get too large, and he is a carnivore..all your others are herbivores ..you have asked about allot of fish for this tank and im thinking it might be best to finish stocking it with africans and keep this a species only tank as many have suggested ...
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Old October 19th, 2009  
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I would have to agree. Eels can get very uppity. Sorry homie
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