Japanese eel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Japanese eel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 200 gallons (for adult specimens)
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with very large, robust, and non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish or invertebrates.
• Special requirements: Requires a securely covered tank as they are expert escape artists. Provide ample hiding places such as PVC pipes, caves, and dense vegetation. A substrate of fine sand or smooth gravel is preferred for burrowing. Excellent filtration is essential due to their carnivorous diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

68-78°F (20-26°C)

pH level

6.5-8.0

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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