I recently purchased two dragon eels, approximately 5 inches long each. The main question i have is how long will they be able to get along with my freshwater angelfish (3 in. tall for now)
also, my roomate has had a dragon eel in a 20 gallon freshwater tank along with a bala shark and a small school of scisortail rasboras (I think that's what they're called), and i've been looking around online and things that i read say that the dragon eel is a saltwater fish that prefers a cooler temp. I'm wondering, if this is true how is my roommate's eel still alive? Or is it true, what can YOU tell me about the dragon eel?
2006-09-30 21:41:22 · 4 answers · asked by hey_finny 3 in Pets ➔ Fish
If you have a dragon moray, then yes, it is saltwater, and your friend keeping it alive in a freshwater tank...craziness. If you have a dragon goby, then yeah, it is freshwater. Angels are also freshwater, so I think you are going to have to sort out which you actually have. I can only assume you have a goby, as a dragon eel which is a type of moray eel would have cost you a great deal, approx 800.00 each, and your friend wouldnt be able to keep a three foot long eel in a 20 gallon tank. Dragon gobys, also known as a violet goby, is a smaller freshwater fish that resembles an eel, and yes, they are fine with angels.
2006-09-30 22:38:39 · answer #1 · answered by Imma 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think what you have is a violet goby, not a saltwater dragon eel. The violet gobies are called dragon eels because of their face which looks like a Chinese dragon's face.
They love frozen black or red worms. I have also heard they love Wardley's Shrimp Pellets.
They like brackish, seasoned water (they seem to do well in either slightly basic or slightly acidic conditions.
They like tight tunnels to hide in, such as PVC plumbing pipe.
They are NOT aggressive, as some pet stores are inclined to tell you.
They will live quite a while in freshwater, but it will eventually compromise their immune system and they will sicken and die. Research and give them salt in their water.
2006-10-01 12:29:06 · answer #2 · answered by 8 In the corner 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All I can say is your angel fish is safe untill the rasboras are all eaten.
2006-10-01 12:01:28 · answer #3 · answered by Spaghetti MY 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 hour lol
2006-10-01 11:51:47 · answer #4 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋