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[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.

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