Eels And Cichlids?

so I have a mixed cichlid tank. More American than African but I want to add a fire eel to the tank. Can anyone help me out and let me know if it’s a good idea or not?

 

To my knowledge, its a big no-no to mix American and African Cichlids. Africans are typically more aggressive from what I know. What's the tank size?

 

To my knowledge, its a big no-no to mix American and African Cichlids. Africans are typically more aggressive from what I know. What's the tank size?

Yeah it’s true about mixing them but the mixture I have seems to be working well so far. It’s a 40 gal tank. 1 Jack Dempsey. 2 black convicts. 1 orange blossom. And 1 auratus

 

Considering Fire Eels get 3 feet long, I don't think it would be wise to house it in a 40 gallon breeder for long, if at all.

 

Considering Fire Eels get 3 feet long, I don't think it would be wise to house it in a 40 gallon breeder for long, if at all.

Whoa! I didn’t know they got that big. Ok back to the drawing board lol. Thanks for the help

 

Ropefish?
They kinda look like eels and won’t bother anything that can’t fit in it’s mouth.

 

Ropefish?
They kinda look like eels and won’t bother anything that can’t fit in it’s mouth.

I’m gonna look those up now. Thankyou