Searching for small dragon eel

[fishguy777]

Hi everyone, I am currently looking for a dragon eel (around 6”-8”) anyone know a place that has them for cheap?
thanks

 

[Jay Hemdal Verified Community Expert]

Hi everyone, I am currently looking for a dragon eel (around 6”-8”) anyone know a place that has them for cheap?
thanks

The only source for dragon eels now is probably Japan (with Hawaii closed). I’ve never seen one that small from there, I suspect any collected that small stay in Japan. I’ve gotten 18”+ ones from Japan, but they were pricey and just not as colorful as the Hawaiian ones.
Jay

 

[lion king]

Yeah they usually come in larger, 18" plus.