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Name
Scientific name
Macrognathus zebrinus
Described by
Not recorded
Family
Mastacembelidae
Common names
Zebra Spiny Eel
Photograph credits
All 1 credited
Summary
The zebra spiny eel, Macrognathus zebrinus, is a spiny eel from Myanmar, found in rivers and swamps with large amounts of aquatic vegetatio…
Size and aquarium
Maximum size
460mm, standard length
Aquarium size
Minimum length 120 cm, Minimum depth 45 cm, Minimum height 45 cm, Water movement Low: still or sluggish water
Water
Water conditions
Temperature 23–26°C, pH 6.5–7.5
Hardness
5–15dGH
Conductivity
Not recorded
Behaviour
Temperament
Predatory
Social needs
Not recorded
Community suitability
Not recorded
Where it lives
Countries, regions, rivers and lakes
Myanmar
Writing
Etymology
Not written yet
Distribution
Myanmar, Indonesia.
Habitat
Inhabits river systems and swamps. The areas in which the fish are found are usually characterised by large amounts of aquatic vegetation.
Aquarium size
48" x 18' x 18" (120cm x 45cm x 45cm) litres, although the width of the tank is far more important than the height.
Maintenance
Use piles of rocks and bogwood to form plenty of sheltered areas, but make sure these are secure and will not fall over if the eel burrows under them. It's bes…
Water conditions
Temperature: 23 – 26 °C pH: 6.5-7.5 Hardness: 5-15°H
Diet
In nature, it preys on small fish and aquatic inveretebrates but aquarium specimens readily accept dead alternatives. Prawn, cockle, mussel, earthworms and blo…
Behaviour and compatibility
It's peaceful with species it cannot fit into its mouth, and thus makes a good inhabitant of communities containing larger peaceful species. It does tend to be…
Sexual dimorphism
No known external distinguishing characteristics, but mature females tend to be thicker-bodied than males.
Reproduction
As yet unsuccessful in captivity.
Notes
One of the newer and prettier spiny eels in the hobby, M. zebrinus was previously considered a member of the closely related Mastacembelus genus. Care should b…
References
References
No references