Fire Eel
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Latin Name: Mastacembelus erythrotaenia
Common Name: Fire Eel
Difficulty: Intermediate
Temperament: Fairly Peaceful
pH: 6.0 - 8.0
Adult Full Size: 36”
Minimum Tank Size: 75 gallons
Plant Safe: Yes
Foods: ABN: Chromo Flake/ Chromo Pellets/ Earthworm Flake/ Bloodworms
Native to South East Asia, this is the largest species of the spiny eel family. They are omnivorous fish, preferring insects but also eating plant material.