MastacembelidaeFreshwater Fishintermediate
Mastacembelus erythrotaenia 'Fire Eel Juvenile'
Mastacembelus erythrotaenia
Origin: Southeast Asia
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Water Parameters
Temperature24–28 °C
15 °C35 °C
pH6.5–7.5
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GH (Hardness)4–15 °dGH
0 °dGH30 °dGH
KH (Alkalinity)2–8 °dKH
0 °dKH20 °dKH
Quick Stats
- Max Size
- 100 cm
- Min Tank
- 400 L
- Lifespan
- 15+
- Swimming Level
- bottom
- Schooling
- No
- Diet
- carnivore
- Temperament
- peaceful with large fish; eats shrimp and small fish
About
Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, the Fire Eel, is the most striking and largest spiny eel species. Rich chocolate-brown body with brilliant red spots and stripes. Eel-like but not a true eel — can breathe air. Intelligent and interactive — learns to hand-feed.
Care Guide
Fine sand substrate 10+ cm for burrowing. Temperature 24–28°C, pH 6.5–7.5. Secure lid. Nocturnal. Feed earthworms, frozen bloodworm, Mysis, sinking pellets. Grows to 1 m — plan for large tank.
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