Current stock
Marbled Spiny Eel
R 95.00
Predatory but generally peaceful with fish too large to swallow | 24–28 °C | 45–90 cm depending species.
Recorded stock: 10Stock quantities aren’t live and may change.
- FulfilmentPhysical stock
- Product ID666
A large spiny eel type best suited to experienced keepers with a secure, spacious aquarium.
Fish Care Profile
| Scientific Name | Mastacembelus armatus / Mastacembelus sp. |
|---|---|
| Family | Mastacembelidae |
| Origin | South and Southeast Asia |
| Breeding | Egglayer |
| Temperament | Predatory but generally peaceful with fish too large to swallow |
| Tank Level | Bottom |
| Lifespan | 8–18 years |
| Minimum Tank Size | 300 L+ |
| Adult Size | 45–90 cm depending species |
| Difficulty | Advanced |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Temperature | 24–28 °C |
| Diet | Carnivore / worms, frozen and meaty foods |
| Group Size | Usually kept singly |
Care Notes
Provide a tight lid, soft substrate, hiding pipes/caves and tank mates that cannot be swallowed.
Representative species photograph. Size and colour may vary.