Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus)

Description

Electric Eel (Electrophorus electricus)

Origin: Wild Peru
Locale: Rio Amazonas outside Iquitos
Diet: Invertebrates and fish, will take a variety of frozen foods in the aquarium
Adult Size:  40″+
Recommended Tank Size: 300 gallon
Compatibility: Best kept on its own in a species tank. Any tankmates are likely to fall victim to its powerful electrical discharge
Preferred Water Parameters
pH:                          6.2 – 7.2
Temp:                     76-82F
Ammonia:              0ppm
Nitrite:                    0ppm
Nitrate:                  <30ppm

Shipping Note:

Due to their large size and the need for special packaging, Large, Extra Large, and Jumbo Sized Electric Eels are not eligible for flat rate overnight shipping. We strongly recommend shipping very large fish via air cargo whenever possible. Please contact us for a quote or for more information.