What is the average voltage given off by an electric eel?
A. The electric eel, Electrophorus (Electrophoridae), can generate electrical pulses of over 500 volts. These pulses are created by several electric organs that are embedded in the lateral muscles of the eel’s body. The largest of these electric organs is made up of about 1000 electrocytes (current-generating cells). Pretty impressive! BACK TO OSTEICHTHYES INDEX OR ANSWER FILE Breeding Jawfish – Received from Dave in Kansas. Q: I am interested in breeding yellow headed jawfish. I however only have a ten gallon set aside for it as my 58 is a predator tank. I have put in about 5 inches of substrate, not too fine, and have put on the new marineland eclipse so they can’t jump ship. I work in a store that sells marine fish but we haven’t been able to get them in some time. I don’t know anything about breeding marine fish or the jawfish in general. will it work in a ten gallon set up for just them? Where can I get the fish is a breeder pair, and how many should I get? Any info you have would
