A special system connected to Miguels tank enables his naturally-occurring shocks to power strands of lights on a nearby tree, the aquarium said in a news statement. Miguel releases low-voltage blips of electricity when he is trying to find food, aquarist Kimberly Hurt said.
Date: Dec 04, 2019
Category: U.S.
Source: Google
Shocked? Electric Eel Powers Aquarium’s Christmas Lights
Miguel releases low-voltage blips of electricity when he is trying to find food, aquarist Kimberly Hurt said. That translates to a rapid, dim blinking of the Christmas lights. When he is eating or excited he emits higher voltage shocks which cause bigger flashes.