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Red Fire Eel

Mastacembelus erythrotaenia

Red Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia) aquarium profile: minimum 180 gallon tank, 30 inch adult size, 75-82°F temperature range, and advanced care. Can usually be planned as a single specimen or small group depending on temperament.

TerritorialHigh energyFlashyAdvanced care
Red Fire Eel aquarium fish
180 galMinimum tank
30 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature

Water Range

pH
6.5-7.8
GH
5-15 dGH
KH
2-10 dKH

Behavior

Temperament
Assertive
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
4/5

Diet and Care

Diet
carnivore
Diet difficulty
4/5
Care difficulty
4/5

Planning Notes

Predatory or specialist fish; plan for adult size, secure lids, and meaty feeding needs.

This species may need live, frozen, fresh, or otherwise specialized foods.

live or fresh foodspecialized dietpredatory feedingescape risklarge adult sizehigh bioloadassertive or territorial
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