Mottled Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus albomaculatus)

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Mottled Spiny Eel

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Mottled Spiny Eel

Mastacembelus albomaculatus

170 Litres (45 US G.)

15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")

sg

Freshwater

pH

8.0 - 9.5

22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)

8-25 °d

1:1 M:F

Carnivore
Live Foods

5-10 years

Family

Mastacembelidae





Additional names

Mottled Spiny Eel

Additional scientific names

Afromastacembelus albomaculatus, Caecomastacembelus albomaculatus


Sexing

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


Diet

Will take most meaty foods including ghost shrimp, brine shrimp, bloodworm and tubifex. Prefers live food.

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