Indian Longfin Eel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Indian Longfin Eel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 250 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a very secure lid as they are expert escape artists. Needs ample hiding places (caves, PVC pipes) and a soft substrate. Excellent filtration is essential due to their messy eating habits. Can be sensitive to poor water quality.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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