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| Family: |
Mastacembelidae |
| Species: |
Mastacembelus armatus |
| Common Name: |
Tiretrack Eel, Zig-zag eel |
| Size: |
Up to 15 inches (38cm) |
| Note: |
Should not be considered a home aquarium fish, young
are sometimes seen for sale and caution should taken before purchasing.
It is unfair to subject any animal to less than ideal living conditions.
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| Habitat: |
Asia: Pakistan to Viet Nam and Indonesia. |
| Min Tank Size: |
125 gallon when young. |
| Diet: |
Omnivorous, live preferred but will eat anything
meaty. |
| Behavior: |
Peaceful, will eat smaller fish. |
| Water: |
Freshwater, Brackish pH 6.5 to 7.5, dH range: to 15º
dH, temperature range of 71 to 81°F (22-27°C) |
| Note: |
Although sold as freshwater, they are really a brackish fish and will benefit from the addition of some marine salt. |
| Care: |
Easy once acclimated, but do require live food. |
| Communities: |
Good, do not keep with smaller fish. |
| Suitability: |
Poor, grows to large for most home aquaria. |
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