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could you keep one in a 55g

yes.

are they very hard to keep

No, mu neighbor has one they are very easy to keep you just have to keep your tank stocked with feeder fish, get a cave for your aquarium, and make sure that none of your fish are small enough for it to eat!

Make sure you have a tight fitting lid, or you will find eel jurky on the floor.



Dan

What dthurs says can't be stressed enough.:%)

Snowflakes are one of the few eels that are pretty much thought to be just about perfect for 55 gallon tanks; they are one of the smallest eels and are commonly recommended for the tank size. Another possibility is the chainlink eel; if my research is right, they get about the same size as snowflakes. Some people like the chainlinks because it is not as common as the snowflake; both are attractive fish, so if you're going by appearance either one is good.

And of course, the Dwarf Golden Moray is a possible candidate for a tank even smaller than a 55 gallon, but costing in the hundreds of dollars it's not really a cheap eel...:%)

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The aquarist is one who must learn the ways of the biologist, the chemist, and the veterinarian.

I thought about getting a snowflake eel yesterday for my FOWLR tank. But the possibility of them jumping made me decide against it. I was told they could even get out the sjmall area where my filter is.

They are escape artists, and can even push a loose fitting lid. A tight fitting glass lid is a must, and the plastic parts need to be cut as close as possible. I then made a wood cover to go over the plastic and cover any holes.



Dan