Electric Eel (Electrophorus varii)

Description Electric Eel (Electrophorus varii) 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.