Indian Spiny Eel Aquarium Care Guide

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

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with similarly sized, robust fish that are not easily intimidated. Avoid very small fish or overly aggressive tankmates. Best kept singly or in very large tanks with multiple individuals to diffuse aggression.
• Special requirements: Requires a soft, sandy substrate for burrowing, ample hiding places (caves, PVC pipes, dense planting), and a tightly fitting lid as they are escape artists. Good filtration is essential due to their predatory diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-82°F (22-28°C)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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