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Latest revision as of 03:27, 13 December 2017
Brown-Banded Spiny Eel
Brown-Banded Spiny Eel
Mastacembelus plagiostomus
208 Litres (55 US G.)
20.3-30.5cm (8-12 ")
Freshwater
8.0 - 9.5
22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)
8-25 °d
1:1 M:F
5-10 years
Family
Mastacembelidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Brown-Banded Spiny Eel
Additional scientific names
- Afromastacembelus plagiostomus, Caecomastacembelus plagiostomus
Sexing[edit]
- Females are wider in girth. Only possible to sex once the fish is mature. Not known to breed in captivity.
Diet[edit]
- Will take most meaty foods including ghost shrimp, brine shrimp, bloodworm and tubifex. Prefers live food.
Pictures[edit]
External links[edit]
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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