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Freshwater fishTire Track Eel
Tire Track Eel
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These gentle creatures are great inhabitants of large fish aquariums. They require live and frozen food, and will hunt smaller fish and crustaceans. Tire track eels get to almost 20 inches and like to bury themselves in substrate with just their head showing during daylight hours. The name "Tire track" is from the black pattern on the body.
Most eels are actually species of the spiny eel fish family - so technically these eels are really just long fish. But they sure look, feel, and act like eels.
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Quick Facts
| Scientific Name | Mastacembelus armatus |
| Origin | South and Southeast Asia |
| Care Level | Moderate |
| Temperament | Peaceful with fish its size |
| Adult Size | Up to 20–24" |
| Lifespan | 10–15 years |
| Diet | Carnivore (meaty foods) |
| Water Temperature | 72–82°F |
| pH | 6.5–7.5 |
| Group Size | Single |
| Shipping Size | Approx. 3" |
Care Guide
Tank setup: Spiny eels like to burrow, so give them a soft sand bottom, plants and hiding places. They are expert escape artists, so a tight-fitting lid is a must.
Feeding: Feed frozen foods like bloodworms and shrimp once a day. Some learn to take sinking pellets.
Tankmates: They are peaceful with fish too large to swallow, but will eat small fish.
Good to know: Tire track eels can become very tame and may learn to take food from your fingers.
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