Mastacembelus erythrotaenia
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| Fire Eel | |
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| Fire Eel | |
| Species | Mastacembelus erythrotaenia |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Min. Tank Size | 283.906 liters 283,905.883 mL 75 US Gallons (283.9L) |
| Size | 39.37 in
95-100 cm (37.4-39.4") |
| pH | 6.0 - 8.0 |
| Temp. | 297.15 K 75.2 °F 534.87 °R 301.15 K |
| Water Hardness |
5-19 |
| Stocking Ratio | 1:1 M:F |
| Availability | Uncommon |
| Diet | |
| Life Span |
8-10 years |
Contents |
[edit] Alternative names
- Fire Eel
[edit] Other Scientific Names
- Macrognathus erythrotaenia
[edit] Sexing
- Mature females are plumper than males, quite difficult to sex however.
[edit] Tank compatibility
- Fire Eels are best kept with larger fish, that are not overly aggressive and likely to nip at the eel. They are nocturnal hunters, so smaller fish may be eaten.
[edit] Diet
- This fish is primarily carnivorous and will willingly accept meaty foods including earthworms, bloodworms and other meaty treats.
[edit] Feeding regime
- Once acclimatised will come out to eat once or twice a week, primarily nocturnal though.
[edit] Environment Specifics
- These fish must be provided with hiding places such as tubing and planting as well as a soft substrate.
[edit] Behaviour
- These fish are generally peaceful in nature, however they are nocturnal predators and may take smaller fish.
[edit] Identification
- A distinctive eel-like elongated fish with a long snout. The body is dark brown in colour with a paler underbelly, then with several red-orange lateral bands along the head and down part of the body. This pattern can vary between fish. Often the anal, pectoral, and dorsal fins have a red edging.
