Fang Tooth eels are fish eaters in the wild, and while often combined with other large fish in an aquarium there is always risk that the eel may consume them. This most often happens at night or if the other fish is injured or sick. Crustaceans and other invertebrates may also be consumed. They are carnivores and should be fed at least once every two or three days a high quality diet of krill, silversides and chopped seafood. Use of a feeding stick may be necessary. We never recommend using ones fingers to feed an eel as the eel may become excited and bite, which may lead to infection. Eel bites should be thoroughly washed and disinfected. Eels are heavy feeders and thus strong filtration is necessary.

The Leopard eel is also known as the Fimbriated, or Cheetah eel. Its creamy colored body is peppered with black spots, and its head is deep yellow to olive with a dark snout. Its wicked jaws are full of sharp teeth. The Leopard eel grows to 32 inches and should be kept in an aquarium of at least 125 gallons.

We recommend a tight fitting lid for all eel species. They are incredible escape artists, powerful enough to lift themselves out of the water and push on a lid or squeeze through small spaces. Care should also be taken when acclimating so the fish does not escape onto the floor.

Their aquarium should provide plenty of secure rockwork- larger species may topple unstable decor or dig under the sand. At least two caves should be provided for each eel, large enough it can fully hide itself when needed. When feeling secure most eels will poke their head out of their cave for the majority of the day. Eels are safe with all corals, sponges and macro algaes, to which they have no interest.

Extreme caution should be used if considering adding more than one eel to an aquarium as they may attack one another.

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Aquarium Equipment Returns

• All returns and/or exchanges must be made within 14 days of receipt of product.
• Products may only be returned unused, and in original unopened packaging.
• J&L Aquatics reserves the right to charge a non-refundable 20% restocking charge for any/all returned merchandise (excluding exchanges).
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