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molasseslass Big Fish Posts: 393 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Aug-2003	Here are some pics of my two native eels. The tank is 4ft long and they are both about 2ft easily. http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/uploads/post-17-1132221741.jpg http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/uploads/post-17-1132221786.jpg http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/uploads/post-17-1132221836.jpg http://forums.dogzonline.com.au/uploads/post-17-1132221879.jpg Last edited by molasseslass at 17-Nov-2005 05:10
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123mjb Enthusiast Posts: 215 Kudos: 226 Votes: 13 Registered: 31-Mar-2004	Awesome! the first picture's eel's eyes make him look like a puppy dog! Did you buy them, or catch them yourself?
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molasseslass Big Fish Posts: 393 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Aug-2003	One was caught in a river near Lismore in NSW and the other was purchased from an aquarium store. I was given them by the original owner when they decided to change their tanks around. They kinda are like puppys, just as demanding and cute with their antics.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:18
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	I never thought an eel would look cute but those do! maybe I just need to look at more pictures of kitty cats. Nice tank, looks like you've put some thought into the aquascape, shame that cant be seen as well as the eels , any chance on a brighter full tank shot? The aquascaping contest will be coming soon after all . ^_^[hr width='40%']"Won't you die tonight for love Baby join me in death"~[/font]
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TheCrow2794 Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 41 Votes: 3 Registered: 07-Nov-2005	if u are joining the aquascaping contest put the first picture in the contest
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Lindy Administrator Show me the Shishies! Posts: 1507 Kudos: 1350 Votes: 730 Registered: 25-Apr-2001	Do you know the species name molasseslass? Very cute looking eels. Before you criticize someone walk a mile in their shoes. That way you're a mile away and you have their shoes.
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molasseslass Big Fish Posts: 393 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Aug-2003	Nice tank, looks like you've put some thought into the aquascape, shame that cant be seen as well as the eels , any chance on a brighter full tank shot? There's not much point in any aquascaping really, the eels move it whenever and to wherever they choose. Do you know the species name molasseslass? Very cute looking eels. No unfortunately.
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Shizzy Fingerling Posts: 28 Kudos: 25 Votes: 0 Registered: 24-Oct-2005	Those are sweet, I'd like to see more eels on this site. -Ryan
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jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Very interesting pictures & really nice eels. http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/s8xi5heh/my_photos http://www.geocities.com/s8xi5heh/classic_blue.html http://groups.yahoo.com/group/buzaqq/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
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longhairedgit Fish Guru Lord of the Beasts Posts: 2502 Kudos: 1778 Votes: 29 Registered: 21-Aug-2005	Theyre really cute, kind of remind me of young conger eels. Hope they dont get quite that big.lol. I reckon they might be Short finned eels, take a looky. http://www.ifc.tas.gov.au/fact_sheets/short_finned%20eel.html Failing that they may be marbled eels,( marmoratus, a related but introduced species) ) but the head looks wrong to be a long-finned eel ( rheinhardtii). Apparently they get over a metre long. Last edited by longhairedgit at 02-Dec-2005 09:01
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Callatya Moderator The girl's got crabs! Posts: 9662 Kudos: 5261 Registered: 16-Sep-2001	Nice lass! Not the type that lives near me, the ones around here are massive and i'd be too scared to have them in a tank! they are so cute! What are you feeding them? Plans for a pond or are they going to larger tankspace? (I'd suggest a BBQ, but they are just too cute to even joke about it!) For animals, the entire universe has been neatly divided into things to (a) mate with, (b) eat, (c) run away from, and (d) rocks. - Terry Pratchett
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molasseslass Big Fish Posts: 393 Votes: 0 Registered: 05-Aug-2003	Failing that they may be marbled eels,( marmoratus, a related but introduced species) ) but the head looks wrong to be a long-finned eel ( rheinhardtii). Thanks for the link to that site, proved quite intersting. However, I do believe I have two long-finned eels rather than short-finned. 1. They match the colour description "...dark greenish-brown to black with a mottled or spotted appearance on the back and sides with a lighter belly." I think the differences to the photo colour would be due to environment differences. 2. The top fin is longer (goes further towards the head) than the lower fin. "The dorsal fin origin is clearly in front of the anal fin origin." And after reading the fact sheet, I'd just like to clarify that these guys were caught by the use of a bush pole as per regulations. So, it seems my two guys are probably a male and a female, because one is significantly thinker than the other although approximately the same length. And they should be around for a lot longer (up to 30 years they live). And lastly I may have to upgrade the tank at some stage. "Size: Commonly up to 1 m, but can reach 1.5 m and in excess of 20 kg." What are you feeding them? I'm feeding frozen cube food. Beef heart, bloodworm and sometimes brine shrimp. Add when I like to treat them they get feeder livebearers and bait prawns. Thinking I may have to start buying small, cheap birds: "Diet: Feeds on a variety of aquatic fauna including insects, crustaceans, molluscs and fish, and has been known to take juvenile waterfowl." Plans for a pond or are they going to larger tankspace? Larger tank eventually, the larger Gibbiceps is starting to look like he'll need more room soon anyway. I'd suggest a BBQ, but they are just too cute to even joke about it! Ewww! Apart from the fact they are cute, I don't think I could stomach eel anyway.
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keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	The only native eels I have seen are huge up to 6ft and can li8ft their heads 1ft+ out of the water. I would think seriously if you were to put them in an outside pond as some species can and do go for a walkabout. Have a look in [link=My Profile]http:// www.fishprofiles.com/interactive/forums/profile.asp?userid=6741" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] for my tank info [link=Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tanks]http://photobucket.com/albums/b209/keithgh/Betta%20desktop%20tank/" style="COLOR: #00FF00[/link] Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
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