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Tire Track Eel
Mastacembelus armatus
Advanced Semi-Aggressive fish freshwater
About
Large eel with a distinctive zig-zag tire-track pattern along its body. Needs sand substrate for burrowing.
Water Parameters
Temperature
72 - 82 °F
Ideal: 75 - 80 °F
pH
6.5 - 7.5
GH (Hardness)
3 - 12 dGH
Quick Facts
Max Size
36"
Min Tank Size
125 gallons
Diet
carnivore
Swimming Zone
bottom
Bioload
high
Category
eel