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Tire Track Eel

Mastacembelus favus

Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus favus) aquarium profile: minimum 125 gallon tank, 28 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.

Community leaningAdvanced care
Tire Track Eel aquarium fish
125 galMinimum tank
28 inAdult size
1Schooling minimum
75-82°FTemperature

Water Range

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

Behavior

Temperament
Moderate
Fin nipping
0/5
Territory
3/5

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 bioload
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