gymnothorax tile

[reefmc]

I am new to saltwater and was wondering if my eel has to stay brackish or can i acclimate him to full salt?

 

[Kynigos]

As far as I know G. tile are a marine species. They breed in fresh and eventually move to marine waters. For an adult a full marine setup would most likely be the healthiest place for it.

 

[badguitarist]

Kynigos, has their life history exactly right, born in freshwater and move out to the reefs as adults. They can live in a brackish tank for the duration of their lives but, yes, a full saltwater tank is a completely appropriate place for a Gymnothorax Tile

 

[reefmc]

gymnothorax tile

Thanks for your help i bought a 40 gallon acrylic and i want to set up a nice tank with live rock it would be nice to go bigger but space isnt there right now what kind of fish would be a good idea knowing the eel will be in there

 

[rubensito]

I had one for approximately 5 years in brackish and it seemed to do well, until it escaped and never recovered from injuries sustained during the attempt. However, I have one now in marine conditions and appears much more energetic and robust than the one kept in brackish water ever did. Everything I ever read on this species indicates marine conditions as best long term like badguitarist stated earlier.

About the brackish fish in SW, I would think some species are not better off in pure SW longterm...such as mudskippers, Anableps, etc

 

[reefmc]

g.tile

g.tile

i have acclimated my g.tile to full salt what fish could i put in with him

 

[rubensito]

pretty much compatibility would be similar to that of any similarly-sized moray...things too big to be swallowed, not something too "nippy" that will pick at the eel