Your tank has to be well maintained and large enough, but they are fairly hardy otherwise especially I f you get some captive bred that are eating well. Sometimes certain species that are wild caught can come in poor shape and die due to stress.So cool!! Always wanted some freshies like this but I hear that so many die right after you get them unless your tank is set up properly. Is this true?
I’m in the suburbs of chicagowish i wasn't months months away from being ready.columbus oh is 900 miles from me. not sure exactly where you at but i would do the drive