Fire eel Australia

[Rounders]

Hi everyone

I'm a long time lurker and I have always enjoyed the discussions. I have a question so I joined today.

We have a 2.5 metre tank (8 feet) x 80cm x 60cm.

We've got a varied tank full of interesting fish which we intend to grow to a good size.

We have 8 spiny eels but my obsession is owning a fire eel.

I know they can't be imported into Australia but I understand they are not illegal to be kept. Is this correct?

I'd love to discuss things with anyone who has one in Melbourne Australia. If anyone breeds them for sale I'd also love to chat.

I look forward to the discussions on the site.

 

[F3l1ss]

Sorry I can't offer much Australia specific advise. However, as far as I know most are wild caught and difficult to get breeding in captivity.

 

[Fat Homer]

I know quaratine laws in australia is extremely crazy, so maybe need to ask state fisheries department whether they are legal for import, coz i saw a list before from Aus, but didnt see fire eels on them as being marked for okay for import..,

 

[Rounders]

I know quaratine laws in australia is extremely crazy, so maybe need to ask state fisheries department whether they are legal for import, coz i saw a list before from Aus, but didnt see fire eels on them as being marked for okay for import..,

I've spent another 8 months learning about the hobby. I've grown some of my Spiny Eels to about 6 inches. No fish shops in Melbourne have ever seen a dire eel. I'm still so keen on one. Any help?

 

[Fat Homer]

If they are legal to keep then im sure there has to be an online vendor that can help

 

[LucyK5]

Are you still looking for a fire eel? I know someone in Sydney who was selling juveniles for $800 each, and would post them too.

I wanted one so much but can't justify the price, what if something went wrong?

 

[Fish Tank Travis]

$800! That’s crazy!

 

[Rounders]

Hi Lucy

Sorry for the delay in responding, I was overseas unti this morning. I am definitely interested at that price. (Travis - you appear to be in the US. This price is fine in Australia where our quarantine is much stricter).

Perhaps we could speak on the weekend by telephone or email. I've followed you but I'm not sure how you'd prefer I get in touch with you. Let me know via a private message and I'll get in touch.

Chris

 

[LucyK5]

Hi Rounders! Happy to have helped you in this search you've been on for years haha. Yes $800 is fine for Australians. I'll send you my email and the info of the person in a private message!

Edit: Apparently I don't have permission to send a private message :/ and the site won't let me post my email in this comment. Are you able to private message me?

 

[thefredpit]

I can only imagine the value of my collection would have in australia even here in the US it wouldn't be cheap