Dec 17, 2020 · We will cover everything you need to know before adding a Fire Eel into your aquarium community, from natural habitat and history to appearance and behavior to optimal conditions to diet and habitat requirements. Read on to see if the Fire Eel is the right fish for you!

Dec 30, 2022 · Bacterial infections are a serious threat to your Fire Eels, affecting all spiny eels. Like those that affect other fish, many common freshwater infections may harm your Fire Eel.

Jul 12, 2024 · Fire Eels are generally hardy but can be susceptible to common freshwater diseases such as ich, bacterial infections, and parasites. Maintaining high water quality and a proper diet can help prevent these issues.

Nov 24, 2023 · The fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a relatively large species of spiny eel. They dwell in freshwaters in Indonesia, Vietnam, Cambodia, Pakistan, Thailand, and other countries in Southeast Asia.

Most of the common freshwater diseases that can affect your other tank fish can also affect your fire eel. The most well-known is Ich – a parasite that causes white spots to appear across a fish’s body.

As with any fish, the Fire Eel is susceptible to certain diseases, notably skin and parasitic infections. Regular water changes, proper diet, and quarantine measures for new tank additions can help maintain their health. Skin Infections: Often due …

May 31, 2023 · Learn how to take care of your fire eel with our comprehensive guide for beginners. From tank setup to feeding, we cover everything you need to know.

Mar 12, 2016 · My new fire eel (acc. and add on Mar 8 ) is on the way out. If there isn't remarkable improvement in the next 20min, I will probably euthanize. Very red, inflamed gills indicative of ammonia poisoning, but under .25 shouldn't do that, and not quickly. I've double dosed Prime and will be doing my usual 50% water change tonight.

Nov 16, 2017 · Kanamycin and nitrofurazone are what people usually turn to first. Help! My fire eel isn’t eating! White splotches have appeared on the outside of my ~8in fire in the past two …

Jul 20, 2011 · What is the ACTUAL readings of the water params. Seems like you had a spike that killed off some fish and some fish that were stronger survived. Also what is the diet of the eel? the eel eating clown loaches can kill it, but generally, i think that its the water.