Overview
The Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a advanced freshwater species known for its dark brown-black, red-orange stripes coloration. Large spiny eel. Bottom.
Origin & Appearance
Origin: Southeast Asia.
Colors: Dark Brown-Black, Red-Orange stripes.
Body Shape: Filiform (eel-like/snake). Typical adult dimensions: 100.0 x 6.0 x 6.0.
Sexual Dimorphism: Minimal.
Tank & Water Requirements
| Min Tank Size | 125 gallons |
| Temperature | 75–82°F |
| pH Range | 6.5–7.5 |
| Water Hardness (GH) | 5-15 |
| Bioload | very-high |
| Oxygen Demand | high |
| Plant Safe | mostly |
| Aquarium Position | Bottom |
Behavior & Activity
Bottom-dwelling burrower; large and powerful; buries in substrate; nocturnal snake-like swimming and hunting
Speed: 30/100Aggression: 4/10nocturnal
Breeding
Difficult; not bred in home aquaria
Common Diseases
💊 Ich
Expert Notes
Large spiny eel; impressive