My New Peacock Eel!!!!

[Arashi]

Yay! I got some new fishies today! And I FINALLY got another eel...it's been way too long since I've had one in my tanks.

The eel is a Peacock Eel, and for now, he will be living with my betta, Kakashi, in the 10 gallon. We've named him Balthazar. He's only about 5 inches long and so far he and Kakashi have been getting along wonderfully! They actually swim together around the tank...so cute.

I also got a school of six Harlequin Rasboras and I must say I'm glad I got these little guys. They are not only gorgeous little fish, but they are so active, and they school so tightly together, they are a joy to watch. I'm definitely loving these little guys.

So, here are the pics...enjoy them, and let me know what you all think!

Here are two pics of the Harlequins.

 

[Sasha]

They're so cute! They look like very active little fish. I've always wanted a small group of Harlequin Rasboras!

 

[digital_run]

you should get a pic of your eel...i love eels...those fish look prettty cool aswell

 

[Arashi]

Torque and his new friends.

 

[Arashi]

Last one of the Harlequins...next the EEL!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Arashi]

Meet Balthazar!

 

[Arashi]

Here are three shots of his whole body. I adore the spots on his body. He's so pretty.

 

[Arashi]

And finally, a close-up of his adorable little face.

 

[Dwarfs]

How big do they get? Could one live in a 55 gallon? I like all sorts of oddballs, just curious

 

[Arashi]

Sasha - The rasboras are WONDERFUL! I always wanted them but never got any, and now that I have them, they have quickly become one of my very favorite schooling fish.

digital_run - I love eels too. Hope you like Balthazar!

dwarfs - I believe they can get up to a foot, maybe more. A 55 gallon would be good. Mine will eventually be going in a 55, once I get it set up.

 

[digital_run]

ya he look sawesome...always thought of adding 1...didnt know if it would work in my 65 gal. what do you think???

 

[Max]

looks just like this one they had at my petsmart yesterday... (my petsmart is very good just to let you know, they feed there fish life so just... oh nvm )

forgot one thing, are rasboras hardy? i hear they need really good water?

 

[Snuff]

I love the eel! Especially the closeup.

 

[Arashi]

It depends on what else is in there. I mean, mine is living with a betta, and so far they are getting along fine. I used to have a Spiny Eel and he lived in a community tank with everything from catfish to livebearers to danios, and I never had a problem with him either. I think a 65 would be fine. I've actually found that the eels are more shy than you'd think they are, so who knows...they may be the ones getting harassed in the tank.

 

[Arashi]

I think the Harlequins like softer water, but everything that I've heard about them says that they are very hardy little fish.