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The fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) is a relatively large species of spiny eel. This omnivorous freshwater fish is native to Southeast Asia but is also found in the aquarium trade. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] Although it has declined locally (especially in parts of Cambodia and Thailand) due to overfishing , it remains common overall.
Mastacembelus is a genus of many species of spiny eel fish from the family Mastacembelidae.They are native to Africa (c. 45 species) and Asia (c. 15 species). [4] Most are found in rivers and associated systems (even in rapids [5]), but there are also species in other freshwater habitats and a particularly rich radiation is found in the Lake Tanganyika basin with 15 species (14 endemic).
This eel has remained fairly popular as an aquarium fish for years, owing to its unique appearance and behaviors. Additionally, like other species of eels throughout the world, the zig-zag eel serves as a viable protein and food source for humans, aquatic reptiles, birds and other, larger fishes throughout much of its range.
Most eels are easily kept in a large aquarium, although several species such as the blue ribbon eel should usually be avoided. With any moray eel care must be taken to secure the lid as one of the most common causes of death is escaping from the tank, and onto the floor. [60] [61]
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Tank set-up, tankmates, temperature, pH, salinity, water requirements; Feeding; Breeding, more details on sexing; Diseases and treatments; Varieties, breeds, colorations (if different breeds have significantly different behaviors or require different care, you may want to move this topic up) Mentions of related species, how they are different ...
Fire eel: Mastacembelus erythrotaenia: 100 cm (39 in) Tire track eel: Mastacembelus armatus: 90 cm (35 in) Peacock eel: Macrognathus siamensis: 30 cm (12 in) They require clean water and are vulnerable to parasites, fungal diseases, and the copper-based drugs used to treat these conditions. [79] 73-82 °F (23-28 °C) [80] 6.0-8.0 [80] Zebra ...
These fish have an eel-like body. The largest species can reach a maximum length of 1 m (3.3 ft). [3] Very characteristic of this group is the long nose appendage with two tubulated nostrils. [3] Mastacembelids have a series of well-separated dorsal spines on their back, hence the name of their family, spiny eels. [3]