Fire Eel
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The Fire Eel is a nocturnal predator, and part of the Mastacembelidae family, also referred to as the Spiny Eel family. Members of this family are not true eels. They are elongated, tropical, freshwater fish that have numerous spines preceding the dorsal fin.
QUICK FACTS:
| Scientific Name: | Mastacembelus erythrotaenia |
| Minimum Tank Size: | 125 gallons |
| Care Level: | Moderate |
| Temperament: | Semi-aggressive |
| Water Conditions: | 75-82° F, KH 10-15, pH 6.8-7.2 |
| Max. Size: | 100.0 cm |
| Color Form: | Tan |
| Diet: | Carnivore |
| Origin: | Southeast Asia |
| Family: | Mastacembelidae |
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