Blue Ribbin Eel (7 days for Delivery)

About this fish

What is its maximum size?
Typically grows to approximately 90–100 cm in length, although larger specimens can reach around 120–130 cm.
The Blue Ribbon Eel has an extremely slender body, distinctive elongated nostrils and a bright yellow mouth. Its striking electric-blue colouration makes it one of the most recognisable marine eels.
Interestingly, its colour changes throughout its life:
Juveniles are generally black with a yellow dorsal fin.
Mature males develop a striking electric-blue body with yellow markings.
Females become predominantly yellow.
Where is its origin and where is it exported from?
Blue Ribbon Eels are native to the Indo-Pacific region, with a natural distribution extending from East Africa and the Red Sea through Indonesia, the Philippines and Australia to southern Japan, Fiji and French Polynesia.
They inhabit coral reefs, lagoons and sandy reef slopes, where they spend much of their time sheltering inside burrows and rock crevices.
They are commonly exported for the aquarium trade from countries such as Indonesia and the Philippines. 
Is it reef compatible?
Generally reef compatible with caution. Blue Ribbon Eels do not normally damage corals or deliberately feed on coral polyps.
However, they are carnivorous predators and may consume smaller fish, ornamental shrimp, crabs and other small invertebrates.
They are best suited to fish-only aquariums or carefully selected reef aquariums containing suitably sized tankmates.
What should I feed it?
Blue Ribbon Eels are carnivorous and naturally feed on small fish and other marine prey.
Suitable foods include:
Small pieces of marine fish.
Chopped prawns and shrimp.
Squid.
Krill.
Mussel and other marine seafood.
Suitable frozen meaty marine foods.
One of the biggest challenges with this species is getting it to accept food in captivity. Newly imported specimens frequently refuse prepared foods and may initially require live food to encourage feeding.
Once established, gradually introduce frozen foods using long feeding tongs. Avoid relying on freshwater feeder fish as a long-term diet.
Feed approximately two to three times per week once consistently accepting food, adjusting portions to its size and body condition. 

How many can I keep?
Generally best kept individually in home aquariums.
Although multiple specimens have occasionally been maintained together, this requires considerable space, careful introduction and specialist husbandry.
For most home aquariums, keeping a single specimen is recommended.
How compatible is it with other fish?
Blue Ribbon Eels are generally shy and relatively peaceful towards larger fish that they cannot swallow.
Suitable tankmates may include:
Larger tangs.
Angelfish.
Larger wrasses.
Rabbitfish.
Other suitably sized peaceful marine fish.
Avoid keeping them with:
Small gobies.
Small clownfish.
Ornamental shrimp.
Small crabs.
Other tiny fish that may become prey.
Avoid aggressive tankmates that could intimidate the eel or prevent it from feeding successfully.
Water parameters
Temperature: 23–27°C
pH: 8.1–8.4
Specific gravity (salinity): 1.023–1.025
Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: Keep as low as practical through good filtration and regular water changes.
Alkalinity: 8–12 dKH
Calcium: 380–450 ppm
Magnesium: 1250–1350 ppm