BikBok Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 My daughter and I are really enjoying our little half banded spiny eel. He's sooo cute and very friendly, he is quite active during the day and we find him all over the tank. His name is Skoda by the way and he eats bloodworms from our fingers and he/she recently discovered that guppy fry were food. It took him a few days but after tasting the first one , the rest were gone by the end of the day. We have been surprised and pleased with how interactive he is. here's some pictures from some of his hangout spots meet Skoda, he posed just for you! keeping an eye on things behind the driftwood hanging around yum yum, bloodworms peek-a-boo I wonder what is up there all clear this side and this side this is a nice 'tree' to sleep in that's where we often find him in the morning, resting in the Indian fern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Cool! I want one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snookie Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 spiney eels are great , very intelligent fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Cool! I want one! You wont regret it! Nice eel Bikbok, I had to go and say Hi to my lil guys after seeing yours, so cute hehe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 sorry p44 you might regret it actually, you do love a planted tank, eelies dig, under plants and rocks are a favourite too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Cool Eel BikBok. What sized tank is Skoda in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Maybe I can train it not to dig up my plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Cool Eel BikBok. What sized tank is Skoda in? at the moment he's in a 80L tank. Longer than it is high. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FishBen Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Really nice eel! It's awesome how he comes out so much, they are usually so reclusive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 You've got some Rotala rotundifolia in that tank, right? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Maybe I can train it not to dig up my plants PVC piping under the gravel is great, but they will still try their hardest to find the spot you least expect. When I first got iggy my fire eel, he was tiny, could fit through the gaps in an AR380 lid, now hes nearly ready for the 800 ltr with the 40cm+ birchirs under a year later. I feed mine on bloodworms, whiteworms, mealworms, guppy fry and brine shrimp, my zebra spiny is eating ox heart and colourbits too. They steal bolivian ram fry in the most interesting of ways, using their tails as a distraction. The most intelligent fish Ive ever seen by a long shot. Would stick to the half bandeds unless you want a huge eel, although, I could always take on a couple more in the 8ft if they get to big for ya. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 You've got some Rotala rotundifolia in that tank, right? Thanks. you looking for some Sam? Im coming up to auckland in a bit with the BFRC I have heaps, could leave it at HFF for you or something like that, just pass some on when you've grown it out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 you looking for some Sam? Im coming up to auckland in a bit with the BFRC I have heaps, could leave it at HFF for you or something like that, just pass some on when you've grown it out. I'm just debating with P44 over whether or not this is R. rotundifolia or not. But yeah, I could do with a bit more, the little that I have is growing slowly. Only happy to pass it on when I've grown it, that'd be much appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nymox Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 I'm just debating with P44 over whether or not this is R. rotundifolia or not. But yeah, I could do with a bit more, the little that I have is growing slowly. Only happy to pass it on when I've grown it, that'd be much appreciated Alright well we are coming up on the 28th of this month, hitting the fish stores, so Ill leave it at the closet one to you. Im sure they wont mind holding on to it for a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 That'd be great Nymox Sorry for the thread-jack BikBok :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcrudd Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 aww BikBok he is such a sweet little angel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikBok Posted September 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 You've got some Rotala rotundifolia in that tank, right? Thanks. don't know! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foamy Posted September 13, 2010 Report Share Posted September 13, 2010 jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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