{"title":"Oddball Fish","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse oddball freshwater fish for hobbyists who want something different from the usual community tank. This collection includes unusual species, rare imports, specialty predators, and fish with unique body shapes, behavior, or display appeal. Always check adult size and compatibility before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"eel-tiger-moray","title":"Eel - Tiger Moray","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEel - Tiger Moray\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe freshwater Tiger Moray Eel (Gymnothorax polyuranodon) is one of the most striking and unusual freshwater fish in the hobby - a true moray eel that spends its entire life in fresh and brackish rivers across Southeast Asia and the Pacific. A bold tan-to-brown body with dark tiger-stripe patterning and the characteristic moray breathing motion make it an endlessly fascinating display animal. Grows to 24-36 inches. Strictly predatory; will consume any fish it can fit in its mouth. Best kept in a species tank or with very large tankmates. Requires meaty foods, excellent filtration, and a tightly secured lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability can change quickly. Shipping or local pickup is arranged after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Reminder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease confirm local and state restrictions and verify proper husbandry requirements before ordering live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida's Finest Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"8-12\"","offer_id":43872688930882,"sku":"FFA-EEL-TIGER-MORAY-01","price":87.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"eel-xantic-fire-eel","title":"Eel - Xantic Fire Eel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEel - Xantic Fire Eel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Xantic Fire Eel is an extraordinarily rare color variant of the Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia), displaying a stunning xanthic (yellow-gold) coloration in place of the normal dark body - making the signature red-orange stripe and spot markings pop against the golden background. Fire Eels are among the most popular and beautiful of all freshwater eels, growing to 24-36 inches. Burrowing species requiring deep sand substrate, a tightly secured tank, and meaty foods. The xantic form is extremely scarce - a once-in-a-hobby-lifetime fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability can change quickly. Shipping or local pickup is arranged after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Reminder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease confirm local and state restrictions and verify proper husbandry requirements before ordering live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida's Finest Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"10-12\"","offer_id":43872688963650,"sku":"FFA-EEL-XANTIC-FIRE-EEL-01","price":900.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"misc-bala-shark","title":"Misc - Bala Shark","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBala Shark\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Bala Shark (Balantiocheilos melanopterus) is a sleek, fast-moving schooling fish from Southeast Asia with a bright silver body and distinctive black-edged yellow fins. Despite the shark name it is entirely peaceful and thrives in schools of 4+. At 2-3 inches these are young fish that will grow to 12-14 inches in a spacious aquarium - plan for 75+ gallons for a school of adults. An active, highly visible schooling species. Excellent with larger peaceful community fish and other active species.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability can change quickly. Shipping or local pickup is arranged after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Reminder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease confirm local and state restrictions and verify proper husbandry requirements before ordering live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida's Finest Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"2-3\"","offer_id":43872689324098,"sku":"FFA-MISC-BALA-SHARK-01","price":8.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"misc-bichir-royal-delhizi","title":"Misc - Bichir Royal Delhizi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBichir - Royal Delhizi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Royal Delhizi Bichir (Polypterus delhezi) is a highly sought-after bichir species from the Congo River system, featuring a beautifully patterned body of dark green-grey with yellow-cream banding and spots across a robust, armor-plated, eel-like frame. One of the most visually striking members of the Polypterus genus. Grows to 14-16 inches. A nocturnal, bottom-dwelling predator that will consume fish small enough to fit in its mouth but is otherwise compatible with large, robust tankmates. Requires meaty sinking foods, low-flow resting areas, and a secured lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability can change quickly. Shipping or local pickup is arranged after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Reminder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease confirm local and state restrictions and verify proper husbandry requirements before ordering live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida's Finest Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"6-7\"","offer_id":43872689356866,"sku":"FFA-MISC-BICHIR-ROYAL-DELHIZI-01","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]},{"product_id":"misc-black-bar-silver-dollar","title":"Misc - Black Bar Silver Dollar","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Bar Silver Dollar\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Black Bar Silver Dollar (Myleus schomburgkii) is a premium, wild-type silver dollar from the Amazon and Orinoco river systems, distinguished from common Silver Dollars by a bold, wide black vertical bar running through the middle of its large, disc-shaped silver body. Grows to 16-18 inches. A powerful, active schooling fish best kept in groups in large aquariums of 120+ gallons. Primarily herbivorous; feed quality plant-based pellets, romaine lettuce, zucchini, and occasional protein. A spectacular, fast-moving display fish and a true wild-type species rarely available in this size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrdering Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAvailability can change quickly. Shipping or local pickup is arranged after checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Reminder\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease confirm local and state restrictions and verify proper husbandry requirements before ordering live fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Florida's Finest Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"4\"","offer_id":43872689389634,"sku":"FFA-MISC-BLACK-BAR-SILVER-DOLLAR-01","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0684\/7614\/1634\/collections\/Bichir-ornate-front.jpg?v=1780428721","url":"https:\/\/floridasfinestaquatics.com\/collections\/oddball-fish.oembed","provider":"Florida's Finest Aquatics Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}