{"product_id":"fire-eel-mastacembelus-erythrotaenia","title":"Fire Eel Mastacembelus Erythrotaenia","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Fire Eel is a spiny eel with a dark, elongated body streaked in vivid red and orange that brightens with age. From the lowland rivers of Southeast Asia, it spends the day buried in sand and emerges at dusk to hunt. It grows very large and suits experienced keepers with a big, well-covered aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAdult Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Around 60–70 cm (24–28 in) in aquaria; up to 1 m wild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eLifespan:\u003c\/em\u003e 15–20 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eNative to:\u003c\/em\u003e Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Cambodia, Vietnam\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/em\u003e Sluggish lowland rivers and floodplains with soft beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDiet:\u003c\/em\u003e Carnivorous\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003ePreferred Foods:\u003c\/em\u003e Prawns, earthworms, krill, mussel, bloodworm, lancefish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFeeding Habits:\u003c\/em\u003e Feed at dusk; shy at first, later hand-tame\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTank Mates\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eBest with:\u003c\/em\u003e Large peaceful fish: Silver Dollars, Tinfoil Barbs, big catfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eAvoid:\u003c\/em\u003e Small fish, shrimp, other Fire Eels, aggressive cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAggression \u0026amp; Behaviour\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperament:\u003c\/em\u003e Peaceful with fish too large to eat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTerritoriality:\u003c\/em\u003e Aggressive to its own kind; keep one per tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExperience Level\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/em\u003e Intermediate to advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eChallenges:\u003c\/em\u003e Huge adult size; escapes; sensitive skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater Parameters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/em\u003e Freshwater, soft and slightly acidic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/em\u003e 24–28°C (75–82°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003epH:\u003c\/em\u003e 6.0–7.0\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eHardness:\u003c\/em\u003e 5–12 dGH\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eFlow:\u003c\/em\u003e Slow to moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eTank Size:\u003c\/em\u003e Minimum 450 litres for adults; juveniles can start smaller\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinal Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Fire Eel is a decades-long commitment to a very large tank, and it grows steadily throughout. Use a deep sand substrate so it can bury itself without scratching, add pipes and wood for cover, and fit a tight lid as they escape through tiny gaps. Their scaleless skin is sensitive to copper and many medications, so treat with care. Females look fuller-bodied. Dimmer lighting encourages daytime appearances; a stunning centrepiece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SimsTF","offers":[{"title":"10cm","offer_id":64680676786553,"sku":"STF-EEL-FIRE-10cm","price":30.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"20cm","offer_id":64680676819321,"sku":"STF-EEL-FIRE-20cm","price":60.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30cm","offer_id":64680676852089,"sku":"STF-EEL-FIRE-30cm","price":100.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45cm","offer_id":64680676884857,"sku":"STF-EEL-FIRE-45cm","price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60cm","offer_id":64680676917625,"sku":"STF-EEL-FIRE-60cm","price":300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1026\/3124\/4153\/files\/STF-EEL-FIRE.png?v=1790097098","url":"https:\/\/birchwoodaquatics.myshopify.com\/products\/fire-eel-mastacembelus-erythrotaenia","provider":"Birchwood Aquatic Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}