Barred Spiny Eel Care Guide
Macrognathus pancalus
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Bioload Score
4400
Semi-AggressiveModerateFreshwater
- Max Size
- 18.0 cm / 7.0"
- Temperature
- 20–27°C (68–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.0 – 8.0
- Min Tank Size
- 76L (20 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Southeast Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
These are picky eaters. Feed them live bloodworms, tubifex, earthworms & blackworms.
Community Compatibility
Compatible with fish that don't have long fins (they will fin nip). They seem unable to rip out meaty chunks of food, so haven't been observed predating on other fish.
Good to Know
Barred Spiny Eels may become aggressive with conspecifics if not given enough space.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish.
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