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Indian Yellow Fin Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus pancalus)
$18.99
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Leucistic Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
Price range: $34.99 through $59.99
The Senegal, or Common Bichir (also known as Dinosaur Eel) is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa, inhabiting shallow waters across a huge geographic area. This species is also the most common in the aquarium hobby and has been commercially bred in Asia for years. The leucistic variant is patternless white with black eyes and is a prized showpiece specimen in the aquarium.

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Indian Striped Peacock Eel (Macrognathus aral)
$24.99
The Indian Striped Peacock Eel (Macrognathus aral), also known as the one-stripe spiny eel, is member of the unique and sought-after spiny eel group. Growing up to 24 inches long, these formidable fish are native to fresh and brackish waters of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, and other surrounding countries. The predatory Indian Striped Peacock Eel is generally peaceful towards tankmates with similar temperaments that are large enough to not be considered a meal.

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Platinum Endlicheri Bichir (Polypterus endlicheri ‘Platinum’)
Price range: $399.99 through $599.99
The Platinum Endlicheri Bichir is a spectacular color morph of the popular Polypterus endlicheri recently introduced to the hobby through line breeding. The Platinum morph is distinguished by its uniform brilliant white coloration and black pupils. In the wild, the Endlicheri Bichir is a widespread species, found in various slow-moving shallow water habitats in West and Central Africa. Polypterus endlicheri is one of several so-called “lower jaw” group of Polypterus, so named for their distinctive heavy lower jaw that protrude over the upper lip. In the aquarium, they are hardy and undemanding like most bichir species, but should be kept with a tight-fitting and possibly weighted lid as they will attempt to jump if spooked or at night.

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Unicolor Eel (Mastacembelus unicolor)
Price range: $59.99 through $179.99
An uncommonly imported and intricately patterned freshwater spiny eel, the Unicolor Eel is believed to inhabit Java and Sumatra in Indonesia, but their distribution and habitat in the wild remains unclear. Like their close relative the Fire Eel, this species is often shy at first but are intelligent and personable fish which will soon learn to beg for food and recognize their owners. Largely insectivorous in the wild, they will readily feed on live earthworms at first and can be weaned on to frozen foods over time. Although they can and sometimes will eat smaller fish, they are not particularly active hunters and most fast moving tankmates will not be at risk of becoming a meal. Hardy and adaptable, they make an excellent addition to an aquarium large enough to house what will be a substantially large fish as an adult and will get along well with most tankmates.

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African Ropefish (Erpetoichthys calabaricus)
$34.99
A unique eel-like fish found in shallow, slow moving waters throughout West Africa, the African Ropefish or Reedfish is a close relative of Bichirs in the genus Polypterus. A popular if unusual fish in the hobby, the ropefish is an active and interesting aquarium resident that will do best in a medium to large aquarium with plenty of cover. In the wild, they feed on insects, crustaceans, and smaller fish but will generally accept frozen food in the aquarium and any tankmates large enough not to be eaten will be left alone. Ropefish are talented escape artists that can slip out of even a tiny opening, so their aquarium should be kept tightly covered at all times.

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Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus)
Price range: $11.99 through $64.99
The Senegal, or Common Bichir is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa, inhabiting shallow waters across a huge geographic area. This species is also the most common in the aquarium hobby and has been commercially bred in Asia for years. In the aquarium, they have been popular for many years due to their eel-like body shape, predatory nature, and unique appearance. A hardy fish, the Senegal Bichir or Dinosaur Eel as they are sometimes known require a large tank due to their adult size but are otherwise undemanding.

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Electric Eel (Electrophorus varii)
Price range: $89.99 through $379.99
One of the most iconic fish species of the Amazon, the Electric Eel (Electrophorus varii) is not a true eel but a knifefish – the only one in its family capable of delivering a powerful electrical shock. In the wild, these fish tend to be found in shallow, slow moving waters with lots of cover in the form of vegetation or fallen branches. Their electrical organ is used as both a defense mechanism against predators and to stun prey items. In the aquarium, electric eels are fairly hardy, but due to their huge adult size and dangerous shock they should only be kept by experienced hobbyists with a dedicated, large aquarium designed around this fish’s special requirements. Larger fish should be treated with extreme caution.

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Ornate Bichir (Polypterus ornatipinnis)
Price range: $29.99 through $199.99
The Ornate Bichir is a distinctively marked, large growing species found throughout parts of the Congo River Basin and surrounding areas in Central and East Africa. This species is exported from the Congo but is also commercially bred in Asia for the aquarium trade. The largest of the “upper jaw” group of bichirs, they can reach an impressive 24″ in size as adults in the wild. In the aquarium, they have been popular for many years due to their eel-like body shape, predatory nature, and unique appearance. Like all bichirs, they are hardy fish, requiring a large tank due to their adult size but are otherwise undemanding.

Size Note: Small size Ornate Bichirs are tank raised, larger sizes are wild collected

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Leopard Eel (Mastacembelus cf. dayi)
Price range: $44.99 through $149.99
A freshwater eel originating from the Salween river along the Thailand/Myanmar border, the Leopard Eel is an as-yet undescribed species closely related to the more commonly seen Tiretrack Eel. An ambush predator in its natural habitat. In the aquarium, they are hardy but can be shy at first – be sure to provide plenty of cover. Although recently imported fish can be finicky eaters, they will usually learn to accept a variety of frozen foods. Like most freshwater eels, these fish should be kept in tightly covered aquariums as they will utilize even small openings to escape.

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Borneo Python Eel (Mastacembelus cf. circumcinctus)
Price range: $109.99 through $159.99
An uncommon and beautifully marked freshwater eel from the acidic freshwater swamps of Borneo, the Python Eel is a well-camouflaged ambush predator in its natural habitat. In the aquarium, they are hardy but can be shy at first – be sure to provide plenty of cover. Although recently imported fish can be finicky eaters, they will usually learn to accept a variety of frozen foods. Like most freshwater eels, these fish should be kept in tightly covered aquariums as they will utilize even small openings to escape.

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Tiger Moray Eel (Gymnothorax polyuranodon)
Price range: $149.99 through $239.99
One of the only species of Moray Eels to inhabit true freshwater environments, the Tiger Moray (G. polyuranodon) is a rarity in the hobby due to the remote areas it inhabits in West Papua, Indonesia. A hardy and adaptable fish, it can tolerate freshwater to almost full strength marine conditions if acclimated carefully. In the wild, they feed primarily on crustaceans and small fish, and like most Morays tong feeding is often the best way to get them used to frozen foods. They are a remarkable escape artist and any tank housing these fish should be completely escape-proof.

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Platinum Senegal Bichir (Polypterus senegalus ‘platinum’)
Original price was: $299.99.Current price is: $249.99.
The Senegal, or Common Bichir is the most widespread species of Polypterus in Africa, inhabiting shallow waters across a huge geographic area. This species is also the most common in the aquarium hobby and has been commercially bred in Asia for years. Like all so-called ‘platinum’ morphs, it is leucistic, exhibiting only white pigment but with black eyes. This extremely rare and prized fish is a truly impressive showpiece specimen for the true collector.

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Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)
Price range: $20.99 through $349.99
A beautifully marked member of the spiny eel family (Mastacembelidae), the Fire Eel is found in river systems throughout much of Southeast Asia including the islands of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia. In the wild it tends to be found in shallow, relatively slow moving waters including small rivers, swamps, and seasonally flooded forest. In the aquarium, Fire Eels are often shy at first but are intelligent and personable fish which will soon learn to beg for food and recognize their owners. Largely insectivorous in the wild, they will readily feed on live earthworms at first and can be weaned on to frozen foods over time. Although they can and sometimes will eat smaller fish, they are not particularly active hunters and most fast moving tankmates will not be at risk of becoming a meal. Hardy and adaptable, they make an excellent addition to an aquarium large enough to house what will be a substantially large fish as an adult and will get along well with most other fish.

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Orinoco Freshwater Sole (Achirus cf. novoae)
Price range: $39.99 through $79.99
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Black Pearl Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus notophthalmus)
Price range: $119.99 through $149.99
An uncommonly imported and distinctly patterned freshwater spiny eel, the Black Pearl Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus notophthalmus) believed to inhabit Malaysia and Sumatra in Indonesia, but their distribution and habitat in the wild remains unclear. Like their close relative the Fire Eel, this species is often shy at first but are intelligent and personable fish which will soon learn to beg for food and recognize their owners. Largely insectivorous in the wild, they will readily feed on live earthworms at first and can be weaned on to frozen foods over time. Although they can and sometimes will eat smaller fish, they are not particularly active hunters and most fast moving tankmates will not be at risk of becoming a meal. Hardy and adaptable, they make an excellent addition to an aquarium large enough to house what will be a substantially large fish as an adult and will get along well with most tankmates.

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Malabar Spiny Eel (Macrognathus cf. guentheri)
$39.99
A medium-growing and intricately patterned freshwater eel, the Malabar Spiny Eel (Macrognathus guentheri) is found in the rivers of the Western Ghats of southern India. A hardy eel species, these fish make a unique addition to medium to large aquariums and will generally do well with any fish too large to become a meal. Like most spiny eels, they can be a bit slow to feed at first, so care should be taken to ensure they are getting enough food. Frozen bloodworms are usually accepted readily.

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Buff Back Spiny Eel (Macrognathus maculatus)
$29.99
A medium-growing and intricately patterned freshwater eel, the Buff Back Spiny or Frecklefin Eel (Macrognathus maculatus) is found in a variety of habitats throughout Indonesia and Malaysia. Hardy and more outgoing than many of their relatives, these fish make a unique addition to medium to large aquariums and will generally do well with any fish too large to become a meal. Like most spiny eels, they can be a bit slow to feed at first, so care should be taken to ensure they are getting enough food. Frozen bloodworms are usually accepted readily.

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Blind Congo Eel (Caecomastacembelus brichardi)
$199.99
The Blind Congo Eel (Caecomastacembelus brichardi) is an unusual Spiny Eel found in the rapids of the lower Congo River. They inhabit the cracks and crevices of the large boulders that dominate the river. In captivity, they will appreciate plenty of tight hiding places and a diet of frozen foods.

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Purple Spaghetti Eel (Moringua raitaborua)
$29.99
The Purple Spaghetti Eel (Moringua raitaborua) is a rarity in aquarium hobby. They can be found in the estuarine fresh and brackish waters of India. They spend much of their time buried in the substrate so be sure to provide several inches of fine sand in their aquarium.

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Mastacembelus congicus
$59.99
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Mastacembelus greshoffi
Price range: $49.99 through $74.99
A medium sized, beautifully marked species of spiny eel, the Greshoff’s Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus greshoffi) is found in Central Africa, where it ranges from the Congo River Basin to several of the Rift Lakes as well as lake and riverine habitat in the surrounding areas. Hardy and more outgoing than many of their relatives, these fish make a unique addition to medium to large aquariums and will generally do well with any fish too large to become a meal. Like most spiny eels, they can be a bit slow to feed at first, so care should be taken to ensure they are getting enough food. Frozen bloodworms are usually accepted readily.

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Mastacembelus cf. marchei
$39.99
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Glossamia wichmanni
Price range: $99.99 through $199.99
A unique species of the primarily marine Cardinalfishes (Apogonidae), the Wichmann’s Cardinalfish or Mouth Almighty Fish is native to the fresh waters of New Guinea. It is found primarily in freshwater lakes and slow moving tributaries with heavy aquatic vegetation or other cover waiting to ambush prey. In the aquarium, they are relatively hardy but may take some time to wean off live feeders.

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Lesser Spiny Eel (Macrognathus aculeatus)
Price range: $19.99 through $29.99
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