On Wed, 28 Apr 2004 13:44:49 GMT, "Rob" wrote:

Very interesting! I haven't seen these guys before at our LFS's (or at
least haven't noticed them). I'd be curious to know if a full-grown one
would be compatible with smaller Tanganyikan cichlids (shell dwellers,
smaller Lamprologines), or if there would be the risk of predation that
shows up with most eels. There are also questions about territory, since
many of the Lamprologines need to have their rock territory to be
comfortable, and I'd be concerned that a much larger eel sitting in their
'hood would make my guys feel like they didn't have a real home.

If anyone has experience/comments, I'd be really curious.

Thanks,


I don't remember the actual species but Tanganyika eels were available
more often a while ago. I haven't kept one for about 20 years. It was
about five inch long when it arrived but rapidly grew to about 18
inch. It moved the smaller rocks around at night so I don't think the
Lampro's would be very impressed. Pushing the filter pipes out was
another hazard. It also had a habit of wrapping around the heater so a
screen was needed to stop it burning itself.

Steve