Short-fin eels in aquariums

[eelman]

Hello,

I am a commercial short finned eel (Anguilla australis) harvester and I am looking to branch into the aquarium trade. I am curious if people know if there is any sort of demand for this species and what sort of sizes might be most desirable.

Additionally I am curious as to whether there is any demand for anthropods for feed in salt water aquariums, I have found sites showing there use in other countries but no australian web sites indicating there use locally.

[AidanJ]

Hey mate
what size do you have i wouldnt mind a couple to go with my cod
but am unsure if he will eat them ??
whats the smallest size you got??
are they quick growers??
and what do you feed them??
i have caught eels in my local river but am unsure if there short or long finned im based in Vic can you post them?? sorry just saw your from Colac even better could come pick a couple up if ya got a couple of small ones but need to wait a couple of weeks for my new 5ft tank let me know Cheers Aidan

[cichlidboy]

Hello,

I am a commercial short finned eel (Anguilla australis) harvester and I am looking to branch into the aquarium trade. I am curious if people know if there is any sort of demand for this species and what sort of sizes might be most desirable.

Additionally I am curious as to whether there is any demand for anthropods for feed in salt water aquariums, I have found sites showing there use in other countries but no australian web sites indicating there use locally.

there is always a demand for anthropods, however unless you can guarantee a pest-free and infection free product, aquarists (especially saltwater) will always go for commercially available products.