Popular Freshwater Fish!

Uncle Bill's Pet Centers carries a wide variety of freshwater and saltwater fish, and selection may vary by store location.  Here are some of the most popular freshwater fish Uncle Bill's offers - but it is not a complete listing of all the fish we have available at any given time.  This list as well as our in-store availability fluctuates and is updated regularly.  Please note this information on each fish's page is for your reference only, and any advice acquired from these listings is to be used at your own discretion.

Peacock Eel

Facts and Information

peacock eel

Very similar in appearance to the Spiny Eel, except the spots along the dorsal edge of the tail are much larger, and the adult fish reaches a larger size than the Spiny Eel.  The genus "Macrognathus" comes from the Greek words "makros" (great) and "gnathos" (jaw).

PH Levels - 6 to 8

Hardness Levels - 70 to 320 ppm

Temperature - 72 to 82°F

Level of Difficulty - Level 3

Size - Extra Large

Aggression Level - Level 2

Possible Tankmates -Tiger Barb, Rainbow Shark




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