banded snake eel

[twin]

i want to buy this eel, but i want to know what i need to feed it,what kind of lights do i need,and so on. tia

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[Doug1]

Twin, I'll be the first to admit my knowledge of eels is pretty thin but like most eels they don't need bright light, feed on crabs and such. An old Fishes Atlas I have lists the gold spot but not the banded. It does say they like to burrow in the sand so a deep fine sand bed may be appreciated, though it sounds like they'ed wreak havoc in live sand bed in reef tank. Hopefully someone has more up to date info or specifics.

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Back at last, boy it was lonely in exile Doug

[twin]

thanks i have a very fine sand bed. fowlr about 2 inches of sand.i have three trigers and a chianlinked eel,and a hermit crab.might buy him on wed. thanks for the info.

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[SJLord]

Let us know how it goes, I have heard good stories and bad stories about the banded Eel. I used to want one, but didnt want to loose anything I have currently in the tank, I read that they were kind of agressive.

keep us posted.
Steven

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I heard it was good to do it right the first time, will I ever listen!
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[twin]

sure will, buy him tomorrow. thats if the lfs still has him.they recieved him about a week ago. i want to see if he looks healthy. if he does,i will buy him.

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[twin]

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[This message has been edited by twin (edited 01-18-2000).]