Monopterus albus

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Rice Swamp Eel
Rice Swamp Eel
Species Monopterus albus
Difficulty Moderate
Min. Tank Size 567.812 liters
567,811.767 mL

150 US Gallons (567.8L)

Size 39.37 in

75-100 cm (29.5-39.4")

sg Freshwater
pH 7.0 - 8.0
Temp. 298.15 K
77 °F
536.67 °R

301.15 K
82.4 °F
542.07 °R
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)

Water Hardness

6-16

Stocking Ratio 1:1 M:F
Availability Rare
Diet

Carnivore
Pellet Foods
Flake Foods
Live Foods

Life Span

8-12 years

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[edit] Alternative names

Rice Swamp Eel, Swamp Eel, Asian Swamp Eel

[edit] Sexing

Unknown

[edit] Tank compatibility

Should only be kept in very large aquaria and species tanks only.

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[edit] Environment Specifics

Unknown

[edit] Behaviour

Unknown

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Facts about Monopterus albus
Availability Rare
Common name Rice Swamp Eel , Swamp Eel, and Asian Swamp Eel
Diet Carnivore  +
Difficulty Moderate
Family Synbranchidae  +
Foods Pellet Food  +, Flake Food  +, and Live Food  +
Maximum Size 39.37 in (100 cm)  +
Maximum age 12  +
Maximum hardness 16  +
Maximum pH 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 6  +
Minimum pH 7  +
Minimum temperature 298.15 K (25 °C, 77 °F, 536.67 °R)  +
Scientific name Monopterus albus
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