Mottled Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus albomaculatus)
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Mottled Spiny Eel
Mottled Spiny Eel
Mastacembelus albomaculatus
Moderate
170.344 liters
170,343.53 mL
170.3 Litres (45 US G.)
20.32 cm 15.2-20.3cm (6-8 ")
Freshwater
8.0 - 9.5
295.928 K
22.778 °C
532.67 °R
300.372 K
27.222 °C
540.67 °R22.8-27.2°C (73 -81 °F)
8-25 °d
1:1 M:F
Rare
5-10 years
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Alternative names
- Mottled Spiny Eel
Synonyms
- Afromastacembelus albomaculatus, Caecomastacembelus albomaculatus
Sexing
- Females are wider in girth. Only possible to sex once the fish is mature. Not known to breed in captivity.
Tank compatibility
- Unknown.
Diet
- Will take most meaty foods including ghost shrimp, brine shrimp, bloodworm and tubifex. Prefers live food.
Feeding regime
- Unknown.
Environment Specifics
- Unknown.
Behaviour
- Unknown.
Identification
- Unknown.
Pictures
External links
- Fishbase (Mirrors:
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