{"product_id":"banded-spiny-eel","title":"Assorted Spiny Eel (Small)","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"160\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"73\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eBanded Spiny Eel (Macrognathus pancalus)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"76\" data-start=\"73\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"158\" data-start=\"76\"\u003eA fascinating, snake-like oddball fish with bold banding and tons of personality\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"659\" data-start=\"162\"\u003eThe Banded Spiny Eel is a beautiful, slender freshwater eel known for its alternating light and dark bands and curious, intelligent behavior. Despite the name, these eels are generally peaceful and spend much of their time exploring the substrate, hiding in plants, or peeking out from driftwood. They thrive in soft sand substrates where they can safely burrow and appreciate dim lighting and plenty of hiding spots. While hardy, they are escape artists — so a tight lid is essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"678\" data-start=\"661\"\u003eNeed to Know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"680\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eRecommended For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oddball, semi-aggressive, and peaceful community aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"801\" data-start=\"766\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"788\" data-start=\"766\"\u003eMinimum Tank Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 150 litres\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"802\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"804\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"826\" data-start=\"804\"\u003eTemperature Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24–28°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"837\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"862\" data-start=\"839\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"839\"\u003epH Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6.5–7.5\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"863\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"938\" data-start=\"865\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"865\"\u003eRecommended School Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e Can be kept singly or in groups with space\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"939\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1055\" data-start=\"941\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"959\" data-start=\"941\"\u003eCompatibility:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peaceful to semi-aggressive; best with medium, calm fish (avoid small fish that may be eaten)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1056\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1082\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1071\" data-start=\"1058\"\u003eMax Size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/a-ADh8U5W-s?si=GtxBkh2FCkPPhD1m\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping Disclaimer:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll fish are usually shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier. We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care and have quick overnight delivery nationwide.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Requests:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any requests for gender\/colour etc we will do our best to accommodate them. Please note we can not always accommodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into separate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRural Shipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Your order will be shipped to your nearest NZ Couriers Depot or Collect\/Send Point and you will be phoned once it arrives. You can find your nearest depot\/point here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/nearestlocation\/\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1773791819344000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw2k9yi1kfNS3gGYbl3HPv0B\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/nzcextras.co.nz\/\u003cwbr\u003enearestlocation\/\u003c\/wbr\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Simply Fish","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42440158773325,"sku":null,"price":59.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0571\/2180\/0269\/files\/is-my-spiny-eel-sick-pregnant-or-just-fat-v0-v41y3f5z2raa1.jpg?v=1764893633","url":"https:\/\/simplyfish.co.nz\/products\/banded-spiny-eel","provider":"Simply Fish","version":"1.0","type":"link"}