Normal price for a large fire eel?

[mea2112]

I'm thinking about buying a large (12-16 inches) fire eel but I wanted to get some opinions about the $50 price. Would that be considered normal for a fire eel of that size? I suppose one disadvantage to buying one that would be considered nearly full size (in captivity) is that you don't really know how old it is and how much of it's lifespan is left. I guess that's a chance you have to take if you want a large one.

 

[Tom500]

It depends on the quality of the markings but $50 doesnt seem bad at all if its a decent specimen.

 

[fishman646]

15-60 dollars would b the price range any see

 

[coeus]

I'm thinking about buying a large (12-16 inches) fire eel but I wanted to get some opinions about the $50 price. Would that be considered normal for a fire eel of that size? I suppose one disadvantage to buying one that would be considered nearly full size (in captivity) is that you don't really know how old it is and how much of it's lifespan is left. I guess that's a chance you have to take if you want a large one.

thats a crazy first post, you should check out the forums theres several fire eels here that or double or more that size, i know at least on person has 3 eels bigger then that

 

[mea2112]

Thanks. I didn't know they got bigger than 24 inches in captivity.

 

[coeus]

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=244838

^^

 

[MonsterMinis]

All 3 of mine are pushing 24" atm.. and i've had them less then a year, and would guess their age to be about 1.5 yrs old.. I got them about the same size as that one. prolly abit smaller in the 9" range.. I'de make sure the LFS selling it didn't just buy it from the distributor WC at that age. They can be abit harder to get eating. but are abit sturdier then the juvies from what I've heard of the "baby" eels.

deffinately check out some of the threads. But expect a max size in the 3' range. Also be perpared to potentially ahve a very finacky eater on your hands possibly. MIne only take live, and frozen. and are now on rare occasion takeing pellets. I have earthworms stockpiled ( One of their favorite foods) and I'de strongly reccomend if you do decide to get it also pick up some Prazi-pro and de-worm it as soon as it gets eating well. Some peopel they will eat for right away, others can take weeks. I'de strongly reccomend requesting the LFS to feed it for you before purchase as well. If they say it's eating and has been there awhile.