Exotic Fire Eel 10-12cm Juvies Cutie
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Description
x✅The fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a relatively large species of spiny eel. This omnivorous freshwater fish is native to in Southeast Asia but is also found in the aquarium trade.[1][3] Although it has declined locally (especially in parts of Cambodia and Thailand) due to overfishing, it remains common overall.[1]
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The fire eel is not a true eel, but an extremely elongated fish with a distinctive pointed snout and underslung mouth. It is part of spiny eels family, Mastacembelidae. The group gets its common name from the many small dorsal spines that precede the dorsal fin.
The body is laterally compressed, particularly the rear third, where it flattens as it joins the caudal fin and forms an extended tail. The fire eel's base coloring is dark brown/grey, while the belly is generally a lighter shade of the same color. Several bright red lateral stripes and spots mark the body and vary in intensity depending on the age and condition of the individual. Usually, the markings are yellow/amber in juvenile fish, changing to a deep red in larger ones. Often the anal, pectoral, and dorsal fins have a red edging.
The fire eel is the largest species in its family and can reach up to 1 m (3.3 ft) in length.
✅Fire eels occur across a relatively broad area covering a large part of lowland Southeast Asia, including central and southern Thailand, Cambodia, southern Vietnam, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo (Brunei, Indonesia and Malaysia), and Sumatra (Indonesia).[1][3] They inhabit slow-moving rivers and flood plains, and are bottom-dwellers that typically are found in places with a muddy bottom.[1][3] They spend large portions of their time buried in the riverbed, often leaving only their snout visible.
The fire eel feeds on invertebrates (such as insect larvae, worms, and crustaceans), smaller fish, plant matter, and detritus.[3][5] In captivity, they only rarely eat plant matter.[5]
✅Tank Size
The minimum recommended tank size for these fish is around 300 liter tank. The size of these fish and their activity level means they need ample room so they can swim and feel comfortable.
Water Parameters
Fire Eel are pretty hardy and can survive in a fairly wide range of water parameters. With that being said, there is a recommended window that you should aim for if you want them to be as healthy as possible.
- Water temperature: 24- 28°C
- pH levels: 6.2 to 7.8
- Water hardness: Soft
- KH: 5-20 dKH
- Substrate : Soft Sand
- MUST TO HAVE LID
ENVIRONMENT :
Dark water , driftwood , plants and low light .
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Note:
We can’t ship Livestock and Live Plants to WA and TAS due to State Restrictions. Kindly check out our DOA and other policies before purchase!!
What to Expect from Us
All Aquatic plants and animals come with a 100% live arrival guarantee!!
Shipping and DOAs Policy
xImportant Notes:
Our goal is to use the fastest delivery service possible, although the shipping fee may be higher, we always want our customers to be satisfied and make sure the livestock arrives at your door safe and healthy.
** DOA POLICY UPDATED AUGUST 02 2023
- For any livestock, you have in your order. If there is any dead problem during transportation. You can send us an email and the video of you receiving the package, if there is more than 50% damage, we will send a replacement, and if less than 50% we will send store credit.
** Area do not ship.
- Western Australia.
- Tasmania.
- Northern Territory.
** Shipping Unit.
- Startrack premium for livestock and Auspost for others.
- StarTrack Company - StarTrack best courier in Australia (StarTrack Courier Service company of Australia's post office).
- Auspost – Australia Post (Australia's national postal service provider).
- We only ship from Monday to Wednesday.
- Any orders you make from noon Wednesday onward will be processed the next Monday.
- All orders from Monday to noon of Wednesday will be shipped out in the same week.
- For any livestock you have in your order, we will ship them via express services such as Toll and Startrack Premium. This will usually take 24 - 48 hours to reach you. (after leaving our workshop)
** How long is the shipping time for livestock?
- Shipping time is 24-48 hours for live goods.
** For other shipping.
- If you choose express shipping will be 1-3 days for business and 5-7 days for standard shipping.
Micro Aquatic Care Instructions
xOur shop always delivers healthy shrimp and fish with the best color of their own.
However, the shrimp and fish you receive may be discolored and the reason of this issue is strong vibration during transportation and they're not be fed during the transport period
To handle this problem we highly recommend to you:
🚩Let the fish relax helps them adapt to any changes in water temperature in the tank. Also prevents pH shock - an imbalance between the water in the shop tank and your tank.
🚩Place the fish bag in a cool, corner, and dark place. Prevent the bag from being bumped, slipped, or dropped. This'll give your new fish a good recovery and acclimatization after a shaky ride from the shop to your home.
🚩Feed your old fish first to distract them, preventing them from bullying your new fish.
🚩Your new aquarium tank should have a pH of zero ammonia and chlorine before adding new fish.
🚩Turn off the lights, reduce the glare in the room, or limit the light entering the aquarium. This will help the new fish not be stressed.
- Providing them with excellent water quality, giving them a good environment, and feeding them.
- Fish that live in exceptional-quality water conditions shine brighter and are far more vibrant
- Use water conditioner
- A water conditioner is essential for a healthy tank and colorful, lively fish.
- Provide good filtration
- Perform weekly water changes
- Perform weekly maintenance
- Provide correct temperatures:
- Aquarium size
- Safe retreats
- Lighting
- Tank mates
- Species numbers
- Color Enhancing Fish Food
- Color Enhancing Vegetables, Fruit, Herbs, And Other Things:
- Bell peppers
- Bok choy
- Kale
- Winter squash
- Broccoli
- Collards
- Pumpkin
- Mustard greens
- Crushed and Powdered Herbs are a good diet supplement:
- Turmeric
- Garlic
- Basil
- Coriander
- Parsley
- Healthy social environment-Making sure the social environment is balanced
- Premium fish food – using a variety of foods provides your fish with essential vitamins and minerals, keeping them healthy
- Spirulina, for example, is a type of algae known to enhance pigment in fish naturally
- Bloodworms, brine shrimp, and krill are other natural color-enhancing foods.
- LED lighting – available in many color spectrums, LED lighting is another way of enhancing fish hue.
- Vitamin supplements – adding supplements to your fish diet can also help improve their coloring.
- Using the Art of Color to Enhance Fish Pigmentation in an Aquarium
- Contrasting colors in an aquarium is a great way to make the tank ‘pop’ with life and vitality
- Choosing the gravel, plants, and decorations for the tank
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