Issue 1 Eels hold a very distinct position in the fish world. There are many families of eel like fishes, however true eels have a few unique features. As juvenile fish most are clear as glass and float upon the open ocean and are called Elvers. They then settle out and take up a adult life style. Eels are all predators that enjoy whole shrimp, clams, or fish about twice a week.
Most eels are very communal, only bothering things they perceive as being food.
A well sealed aquarium lid is a must, because these animals are very good at escaping. Their sense of vision is poorly developed in these animals, but they have excellent sense of smell. A spacious aquarium is compassionate, but they can be confined to very small aquariums with little ill effects. A small cave made of rocks,a low light environment, strong mechanical filtration and no aggresive tankmates make for happy eels. Despite the huge numbers of eel species there are only two families of eels seen in the hobby.