Peacock Eel

Common Name
Peacock Eel
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Macrognathus siamensis
Family
Mastacembelidae
Community
General
Class
Eels
Temperature
78ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
9 inches
Feeding Habits
Prefers small live foods such as crustaceans, earthworms, fish, crickets, mealworms, blood worms, glass worms, brine shrimp and tubifex worms. Frozen blood worms, brine shrimp, beef heart, plankton and glass worms are also accepted.
Compatibility
Peaceful with the same sized fish, but will eat smaller fish.
Habitat
Thailand: Decorate heavily with rocks, driftwood and live plants.
Breeding
Unknown
Additional Comments
Do to their adult length these are the best eels for a community aquarium. Small lobsters, crayfish, shrimp and crabs are not recommended for tankmates as they will be eaten by the eel.