Help with an Eel

[mfrisby2]

So I have been going from shop to shop looking for Garden eels but it just isn't happening. Petco's and other independent stores just do not carry them. I know that the independet stores can order them for me, but it would be more expensive to do so through them. But there would probably be a better chance for the Eel to come in alive, or atleast thats what I think. I am new to this and I am yet to order fish online. What should I do? Would I be better off ordering the Eel online, if so, does anybody have a reliable website that I could purchase it off of? Or would I just be better off going to an indepent store and having them order the Eel for me?

 

[AJ69]

How about Drs. Foster & Smith (liveaquaria) great service/warranty/quality.
IMO

 

[Amphiprion]

If you are new to keeping saltwater fish, then the garden eel is not a good choice for you. Try one of the Muraenids (Morays).

 

[AdidaKev]

Garden eels can be difficult to keep. Make sure you read up about them before you decide to purchase one. However, I agree that LiveAquaria would be a reliable website to order from.

 

[mfrisby2]

The only problem with morays that I have is, I hear they get rather large. Actualy I know they get pretty big, 30" plus is an average size moray that I've seen so far. Also I hear they are big jumpers, I don't know if that is prevalent with all Eel species though.