Peacock Eel
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Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
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We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
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Dead On Arrival (DOA) Cover*
- DOA must be reported within 2 hours of delivery.
- Bags must remain sealed (do not remove rubber band or tape)
- Photos & Videos must be supplied this can be emailed or sent through live chat; including your order No. (minimum 3 clear images, showing dead fish & sealed bag)
- DOA does not apply once the bags are opened & fish have been released.
- DOA does not apply to any Rural (RD) address.
Introducing New Fish
Peacock Eel
Size Guide: Approx 8-10cm
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Peacock eel
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Appearance
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Elongate fish with a compressed tail, a row of small spines along the back, and a soft-rayed dorsal fin. They have a light brown color with a thin pale yellow stripe running from the eye to the base of the tail.
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Size
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Can grow up to 32cm long
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Habitat
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Found in freshwater habitats such as slow-moving streams and canals, standing pools or reservoirs, or in freshwater wetlands
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Diet
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Opportunistic carnivores that eat benthic crustaceans, annelids, insect larvae, ghost shrimp, feeder guppies, and bloodworms
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Temperament
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Not aggressive, but adults can take small fish overnight. They are peaceful fish that can be kept in a community tank with larger fish.
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Water parameters
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Soft and slightly acidic, pH: 6.0–7.0, dH: up to 15 degrees
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Temperature
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24–28°C
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*Product Photo is for reference only. Exact size and colour may vary, if required, please feel free to contact us for exact photos prior to purchase.
