Tire Track Eel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Tire Track Eel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 150 gallons
• Compatibility: Can be kept with other large, robust, and peaceful to semi-aggressive fish that are too large to be considered prey. Avoid small fish or overly aggressive tankmates. Best kept singly or in very large tanks with multiple individuals if sufficient hiding spots are provided.
• Special requirements: Requires a well-sealed lid as they are expert escape artists. A soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) is essential to prevent injury to their delicate snouts as they burrow. Abundant hiding places such as PVC pipes, caves, driftwood, and dense vegetation are crucial. Good filtration and regular water changes are necessary due to their large size and carnivorous diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

24-28°C (75-82°F)

pH level

6.5-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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