Tiretrack Eel

Common Name
Tiretrack Eel
Other Common Names
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Scientific Name
Mastacembelus armatus
Family
Mastacembelidae
Community
Semi-Aggressive
Class
Eels
Temperature
78 ºF
Swimming Range
Bottom
Adult Length
29-31 inches
Feeding Habits
Small live foods such as, crustaceans, brine shrimp, blood worms, glass worms, tubifex worms and fish. Frozen brine shrimp, blood worms, daphnia, glass worms and plankton.
Compatibility
A predator that is very aggressive with their own kind and other eels. Keep with larger fish as they will stalk smaller community fish.
Habitat
Thailand: Heavily planted aquarium with live plants, rock piles, clay flower pots and caves for hiding.
Breeding
Unknown.
Additional Comments
Likes to burrow and will hide for days at a time. Use floating plants to cut down on light and the eels will be seen a little more frequently.