Fire Eel Tank Size and Growth Rate

[@boosterman7023]

9 by 4 by 3 feet tank is just crazy!!! I wish I could have that tank. Will look forward to the diy video!

[@Riffwaters]

Thanks Sung!

[@gutshanayamagetwrecked4414]

It's not if you have monster fish like me haha

[@theGreaterAwareness]

Such a beautiful fish! It's like a band of musicians and the Fire Eel got stuck with the Tuba.

[@Riffwaters]

Lol. That's hilarious. :)

[@SarraPiyopiyo]

Sampson is wonderful. Such an amazing, beautiful fish. Your tank is also fantastic, maybe some day, I'll have the opportunity to have a unique and impressive tank, as well, but for now, I'll stick to some dwarf african frogs and a shrimp or two.

[@Riffwaters]

Hey a tank of Dwarf African Frogs is also very cool!

[@RockyMountainAquatics]

love the vid, So informative and well spoken! What an awesome fish! ✌❤

[@Riffwaters]

Hey thanks! I appreciate ya watching it.

[@lennonharrison536]

Mate I'm sorry to say this to you but generally fire eels stop growing around 20 inches so fire eels don't get to 3 foot just becuase yours grew that big doesn't mean they need a 7ft tank I have mine in a 6ft tank and he's around 21 inches wich is 3 inches off 2 foot and an avarge adult fire eel only around 120 to 125 gallon tank and fire eels in the wild grow up to 36 to 40 inches which is with more water than any tank will hold

[@Riffwaters]

You are correct that not all fish grow that large, but they have the capacity to. Meaning we as fishkeepers should give them a home big enough to fit them if they do reach those sizes. That being said, I suspect yours may just not be full grown yet (or could even be stunted). 21" is very small for even an average M. erythrotaenia.

[@FreshWaterGenetics]

I agree with Riff, these guys on average reach 4ft or more. As a tropical fish Importer, I can very much confirm this video.

[@JinLi2012]

What would be the smallest tankmates for such a beast of an eel. They may eat small fish... but how small ya think?

[@Riffwaters]

They actually have pretty small mouths, for such a large fish. I think anything over 3 inches would be fine, in terms of not getting eaten. Needs to have some girth to it, as well. Sampson here can eat really long things, if they're skinny enough.

[@markfranklin8831]

Well explained. Keeping it real. 👍💯.great job

[@Riffwaters]

Hey thanks! Appreciate ya checking it out.

[@iTzTWINSiTz]

Bro, I've got a 750g 11x3x3 .. I'm growing a pair of fires and a tire track out for it currently, as well as some others. Have you ever just got in there and swim with your eels? They're so personable I just wanna sit in my tank with them when they're 2 feet long and play! Lol!

[@Riffwaters]

I'm jealous! That sounds like an awesome tank! And I don't ever get in just for fun, but I do get in occasionally for maintainance. Very personable fish.

[@twasbrillig33]

the eel and balas are awesome!!! the silver dollars are BOOORINNNGGG lol. I'd trade those in for something more interesting.

[@gutshanayamagetwrecked4414]

My Fire Eel is 7 inches...haha he loves his bonsai tree. Made a home in there.

[@Riffwaters]

Nice! Watching them grow is part of the fun. :)

[@paulstingray]

I managed to get three fire eels! They are near impossible to get over here. I’ve already got 9x4 foot tanks so I’m ok 😂😂

[@Riffwaters]

Geesh that's awesome! I'm so jealous. 3 Fire Eels in a massive tank.

[@huntertye4767]

how do i get a 9 feet tank

[@terriratcliffe2388]

Is a 6 ft by 3 ft by 2 ft okay for max size

[@Riffwaters]

Hi! Thanks for watching. The width you have is great, but for length I like to keep them in 7' or longer. But in all honesty, you'd be doing the fish better than most people. I just lean towards giving more space.

[@vvalmart]

Amazing freshwater animal!!

[@jpemydura4860]

Very cool

[@MrDirtdogs]

Hi! Thanks for this informative video! I am an eel enthusiast in the process of setting up my first 125g 6 foot tank. Is there a type of eel that you would recommend for a tank of this size? Thanks in advance for any info!

[@Riffwaters]

Nice! Nothing like your first 125g. If it were me I'd stock it with a group of Peacock Eels. They're real cool and get about 12". Alternatively you could do one Tire Track Eel, but that COULD be on the larger side for a 125.

[@Predatorfishaddict]

@@Riffwaters Hi I am looking into getting a 125 gallon tank 6.5ft long by 2ft wide by 2ft deep would my floorboards be able to take the weight and how much money should I be looking at

[@Riffwaters]

@@Predatorfishaddict Hi! If you could tell me about your floor and foundation I can help answer. 1st floor, 2nd, etc. Slab, crawlspace, etc. This could be a fun video topic too! But hey, the dimensions you listed are for a 180g, not a 125g.

[@Predatorfishaddict]

@@Riffwaters ok I am in uk I think uk gallons differ to USA gallons

[@Predatorfishaddict]

@@Riffwaters thanks for replying.firstly it is second floor and secondly the floor joists have 325mm between the joists

[@charlesporter3521]

I also wanted to know if you know what county he came from was it south east Asia Bangkok or Indonesian also do you know predatory fins in America as they sell fire Eels

[@Riffwaters]

Hi. I don't know where he was imported from. Could've been anywhere, but likely South East Asia.

[@charlesporter3521]

Hi is your Fire Eel from south East Asia or Bangkok

[@BobBombadil]

Really well done video

[@Riffwaters]

Hey thank you!

[@ostravia]

I have a female with a Managuense. 930 litres is fine for them.

[@Riffwaters]

Hi! Thanks for watching. 930 liters feels a tad too small. What is the footprint/dimension?

[@Myaccount53931]

5 foot tank and 5 foot wide?

[@hulk_holden1]

Can a fire eel go in the same tank as a tire track eel

[@Riffwaters]

I would not recommend that, but in all honesty I don't know for sure.

[@aufakhayri7502]

What kind of rock is that?

[@Riffwaters]

It's Black Hills Rustic Flagstone. Purchased from a landscaping supply store. Comes in a wide range of shapes and even color variations.

[@SM1ROfficiel91]

hi, do you know any dry food for fire eels?

[@Riffwaters]

Hi. Unfortunately I do not. The closest I've gotten is Hikari Carnivore Sticks. Sampson would bite them, but then spit them out. Maybe with enough food training, a Fire Eel would actually eat those.

[@reds7even831]

how much size is the fire eel?

[@Riffwaters]

Sampson here is 34"! Which is on the larger side for this species. But I've seen one that actually grew a few inches bigger, even.

[@Ripsaw17]

Min is a 300 gallon