Re: new pick up
Big eels aren't mischievous to where it's fatal, the eel will only venture to where it can reach it's sensor nose to, unless threaten or uncomfortable it will stay put, especially big eels! I see a worm bin in your future,
get some of the large 6" (bigger it looks like) PVC pipes, black ones will need to be tied down but white one do not need to (home depot). If you ever need to rehome the eel, shoot me a pm, I know someone dieing to 2 get a monster eel. Great "pick up" btw! Fat and healthy!