Peacock Eel
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Shipping & Returns
All live fish are shipped using NZPost overnight services with authority to leave (no signature).
We cannot guarantee the overnight services, this is a service that we/you pay for; but is not guaranteed.
We DO NOT offer returns on any alive animal.
Above are key points of our policy, Click Here to read our full shipping policy.
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
Follow these steps to minimize stress and ensure a smooth transition for your new fish!
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Float the Bag: Place the sealed bag containing the new fish in the tank. This equalizes the temperature between bag and tank water.
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Open and Add Tank Water Gradually: After about 5 minutes, open the bag and add a small amount of aquarium water into it every 5 minutes for 15–30 minutes. This helps the fish acclimate to the tank’s water chemistry.
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Wait 15–30 Minutes: Let the fish adjust to the water temperature and chemistry gradually in the bag.
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Release Fish: Gently release the fish into the tank without pouring the original bag water in.
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.
