Species Care
SPINY EEL
Macrognatheus aculeatus
Keeping Snapshot:
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Max Growth Size: 15-20 cm
- Temperament: Peaceful, community fish
- Check compatibility with other species here
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Preferred Water Parameters:
- Temperature: 22-26 degrees celsius
- pH Level: 6.5-7.5
- General Hardness: Soft-Moderate
Range: South-east Asia
Reproduction: Difficult to breed in aquaria
Feeding: Carnivorous, prefers frozen or live foods, especially bloodworm and blackworms.
Additional Comments: Interesting oddball, an expert jumper so use a tight fitting lid. Prefers a fine substrate (<2mm) as it likes to partially bury itself in the sand.
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