{"product_id":"red-fire-eel-mastacembelus-erythrotaenia-40-60cm-preorder-25-30-days-delivery","title":"Red Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) 40-60cm Preorder (25-30 days delivery)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Red Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is not a true eel, but a highly intelligent, large freshwater spiny fish native to Southeast Asia. They are famous for their dark bodies decorated with vibrant red or orange stripes that grow brighter as they age. Known for their great personalities, they can even be trained to eat directly from your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they grow up to 30 to 40 inches long and live for 15 to 20 years, they are best suited for advanced fishkeepers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank Size: Minimum 100 to 150 gallons for an adult.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubstrate: Must use soft sand. They love to burrow, and rough gravel will scratch their skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHiding Spots: Provide plenty of PVC pipes, large caves, and driftwood.Lid: A 100% secure, tight-fitting lid is mandatory. They are notorious escape artists and will squeeze through tiny gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater ParametersFire eels are highly sensitive to poor water quality, so a powerful filtration system and weekly water changes of 25-30% are required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: 75°F to 82°F (24°C to 28°C)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003epH: 6.0 to 8.0Hardness: 5 to 15 dH\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiet and Feeding\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire eels are strict carnivores and usually refuse dry flakes or pellets. They are nocturnal, so it is best to feed them in the evening.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrimary Foods: Frozen or live bloodworms, earthworms, blackworms, and krill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreats: Chopped shrimp or small bits of fresh fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: Young eels should be fed daily, while adults only need food 3 to 4 times a week.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTankmates Compatibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFire eels are generally peaceful but predatory. They will completely ignore large fish, but will eat anything small enough to fit in their mouth, including small tetras, guppies, and dwarf shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood Tankmates: Oscars, Severums, Silver Dollars, Angelfish, and larger Gouramis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBad Tankmates: Small fish, aggressive cichlids, or other spiny eels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53427875643689,"sku":null,"price":279.9,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0966\/4325\/2521\/files\/Micro-Pellets_20260814_191553_0000.png?v=1786720899","url":"https:\/\/jasminaquaticsstore.com\/products\/red-fire-eel-mastacembelus-erythrotaenia-40-60cm-preorder-25-30-days-delivery","provider":"Jasmin Aquatics Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}