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I've been keeping an eye on the parameters and so far, everything seems fine. The eel is eating well and I've seen no signs of stress. The tank is filtered with a standard bio filter and I also have a good power head in there to keep the water circulating.

Yeah, he's a saltwater eel, my first one actually. I've been keeping the salinity at 1.023, which the supplier recommended. I really appreciate the help from both of you, even though I know this isn't the most ideal situation. I'm glad I can gather enough funds within the next couple of months to ...

I agree that two months might be doable, given the circumstances. That being said, it's still crucial to get the new tank up and running as soon as possible. When you do make the transfer, switching the filter media will definitely help minimize the stress on your eel. Just keep in mind to avoid ...

Honestly, if you can't get the 75g within a couple of months, I'd rehome the eel. Look into used tanks on Craigslist, you can find some great deals. I was in a similar situation, thought I'd have to wait, but I got a full tank setup for $40 on Craigslist, so it's worth a shot.

I'm dead serious, what's the absolute max time I can get away with for the 10 gallon. He seems perfectly fine, spends most of his time in his cave. Are you 100% sure it would be super detrimental to his health if he stayed in the 10 gallon any longer? I don't have the funds for a 75 and if I buy the ...

I've got a chainlink moray eel in my 10 gallon tank, and I know it's way too small for the long run. The water is R/O and he's got a sweet little home set up in the rocks, plus he's eating like a champ. My only concern is the tank size, but like I said, he's still a baby - only 7 inches long.

I had ...