Rice Swamp Eel (Monopterus albus)
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Rice Swamp Eel
Monopterus albus
568 Litres (150 US G.)
75-100 cm (29.5-39.4")
Freshwater
7.0 - 8.0
25 -28 °C (77-82.4°F)
6-16 °d
1:1 M:F
8-12 years
Family
Synbranchidae
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Contents
Additional names
- Rice Swamp Eel, Swamp Eel, Asian Swamp Eel
Origin
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Sexing
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Tank compatibility
- Should only be kept in very large aquaria and species tanks only.
Diet
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Feeding regime
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Environment Specifics
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Behaviour
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Identification
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Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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