Pet Eels

In this category, you’ll find a collection of resources that focus on taking care of and solving problems with pet eels specifically.

Learn about the distinct traits of eels and how to make their aquarium setting work for them.

This is a sub-category of the main category about freshwater aquariums.

Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus Favus): Majestic Burrowing Beauty for Dedicated Aquarists

July 1, 2025

In this post we share how to successfully distinguish a Tire Track Eel from other similar species and how to...
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Yellowtail Spiny Eel (Macrognathus pancalus): A Small but Striking Beginner-Friendly Eel

June 30, 2025

Your one-stop guide to Yellowtail spiny eel maintenance in a medium-sized community aquarium. This overview includes easy identification tips and...
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The Kuhli Loach: A Fascinating Nocturnal Bottom-Dweller Demystified

February 22, 2024

Renowned for their slender, eel-like body and mesmerizing patterns, Kuhli Loaches, are one of the most fun bottom-dwelling freshwater fish....
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13 Freshwater Aquarium Eels That Can be Kept as Pets

August 19, 2018

Keeping eels at home is not for everyone, but I think we can all agree that it can be spectacular...
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