Mastacembelus circumcinctus

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Zig-Zag Eel
Zig-Zag Eel
Species	Mastacembelus circumcinctus
Difficulty	Moderate
Min. Tank Size	132.489 liters 132,489.412 mL 35 US Gallons (132.5L)
Size	40.64 cm 6-16 " (15.2-40.6cm)
pH	6.5 - 7.8
Temp.	297.039 K 23.889 °C 534.67 °R 300.372 K 27.222 °C 540.67 °R75 -81 °F (23.9-27.2°C)
Water Hardness	6-25
Stocking Ratio	1:1 M:F
Availability	Uncommon
Diet	Carnivore Live Foods
Life Span	5-10 years

[edit] Alternative names

Zig-Zag Spiny Eel, Zig Zag Eel

[edit] Sexing

Females are wider in girth. Only possible to sex once the fish is mature. Not known to breed in captivity.

[edit] Tank compatibility

A good community fish if kept with fish over 2" in length.

[edit] Diet

Prefers live food including brine shrimp and bloodworms.

[edit] Feeding regime

Feed after lights out.

[edit] Environment Specifics

Needs a sandy substrate and tunnels. Will uproot plants.

[edit] Behaviour

Will burrow and is nocturnal. May not be seen for days.

[edit] Identification

An elongated fish with a chunky snake-like body. It has a long Loach-like nose and it's body is cream in colour with many vertical deep grey bars.

[edit] Pictures

[edit] External links

• Fishbase
• Mongabay