Ophisternon bengalense
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| Bengal Eel | |
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| Bengal Eel | |
| Species | Ophisternon bengalense |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 567.812 liters 567,811.767 mL 150 US Gallons (567.8L) |
| Size | 39.37 in
85-100 cm (33.5-39.4") |
| pH | 7.5 - 7.8 |
| Temp. | 295.15 K 71.6 °F 531.27 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
8-12 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
5-8 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- One-Gilled Swamp Eel, Bengal Eel
[edit] Sexing
- Unknown
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Top, Middle or Bottom feeder?
[edit] Diet
- More detail on diet...
[edit] Feeding regime
- How often to feed, etc.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- Unknown
[edit] Behaviour
- Unknown
[edit] Identification
- How to id the animal.
[edit] Pictures
[edit] External links
Facts about Ophisternon bengalense
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Common name | Bengal Eel |
| Diet | Omnivore + |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Family | Synbranchidae + |
| Foods | Pellet Food +, Flake Food +, and Live Food + |
| Maximum Size | 39.37 in (100 cm) + |
| Maximum age | 8 + |
| Maximum hardness | 12 + |
| Maximum pH | 7.8 + |
| Maximum temperature | 301.15 K (28 °C, 82.4 °F, 542.07 °R) + |
| Minimum Tank Size | 150 US Gallon (567.812 liters, 567,811.767 mL) + |
| Minimum hardness | 8 + |
| Minimum pH | 7.5 + |
| Minimum temperature | 295.15 K (22 °C, 71.6 °F, 531.27 °R) + |
| Scientific name | Ophisternon bengalense |
