Lesser Spiny Eel Care Guide
Macrognathus aculeatus
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Bioload Score
4000
Semi-AggressiveAdvancedFreshwater
- Max Size
- 20.0 cm / 7.9"
- Temperature
- 23–27°C (74–80°F)
- pH Range
- 6.5 – 7.5
- Min Tank Size
- 150L (40 gal)
- Min Group Size
- Can be kept alone
- Tank Level
- Bottom
- Origin
- Asia
- Temperament
- Semi-Aggressive
- Difficulty
- Advanced
- Breeding Difficulty
- Moderate
Diet
Carnivorous; prefers live foods but can adapt to frozen and pellet foods.
Community Compatibility
Best kept in a species-specific setup or with large, peaceful fish.
Good to Know
Lesser Spiny Eels are known for their burrowing behavior, requiring a soft substrate to mimic their natural habitat.
Gender Differences
Difficult to distinguish sexes visually.
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