{"product_id":"peacock-eel","title":"Peacock Eel","description":"\u003cp\u003ename: peacock eel (macrognathus siamensis)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emax size: up to 12 inches\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ewater parameters: pH 6.5-7.5, temperature 75-82°F, soft to moderately hard water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ediet: carnivorous – prefers live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, blackworms, earthworms, brine shrimp, and small crustaceans; some individuals can be trained to accept sinking carnivore pellets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etemperament: peaceful and shy; generally non-aggressive toward fish too large to be considered prey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003etank setup: soft sandy substrate is essential because peacock eels naturally burrow; provide driftwood, caves, plants, and plenty of hiding areas with gentle to moderate filtration; a tightly secured lid is important because they are excellent escape artists\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ecompatibility: suitable with peaceful community fish of similar or larger size such as gouramis, rainbowfish, larger tetras, and peaceful catfish; very small fish and shrimp may be eaten\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ebehavior: primarily nocturnal and often spends the daytime partially buried in sand or hiding among decor; becomes much more active when feeding or after the aquarium lights dim\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003efun fact: despite its name and snake-like appearance, the peacock eel is not a true eel at all—it belongs to the spiny eel family and gets its common name from the distinctive peacock-like eyespots near its tail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mastah Betta","offers":[{"title":"6\"","offer_id":53972843790636,"sku":null,"price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0733\/8947\/4092\/files\/peacock-eel-fish-only.png?v=1787659922","url":"https:\/\/mastahbetta.com\/products\/peacock-eel","provider":"Mastah Betta","version":"1.0","type":"link"}