Off the Wagon - New Nano

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Originally Posted by Myka

My personal thoughts...bad idea. Too much bioload when it gets bigger, and even though they have weird habits, I think a 16" tank is just kinda mean. Personally, I think most fish do better with stimuli...like other fish in the tank. They tend to be more active and eat better. For that reason, I would choose several small fish to put in that tank instead. What about a pair of Griessinger Gobies, and maybe a few Panda Gobies if you think you can get them eating...? Or a trio Threadfin Cardinals instead of the Pandas? Cardinals might eat the Griessinger's.

To be honest at this point I've already talked myself into it
I'm not worried too much about bio-load, I do have over 10 gallons of volume with enough bio-media for a tank much larger, plus I do weekly changes of close to 40%. If I do find its too cramped for him I can always find him a new home and try something else. I just want something different, gobies just seem too ordinary for me even if they are more rare. The eel is also low maintenance which is key for me.