Asian swamp eel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Asian swamp eel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and equally aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Not suitable for community tanks.
• Special requirements: Requires a securely lidded tank as they are escape artists. A soft substrate (sand or fine gravel) is essential for burrowing. Provide plenty of hiding places with PVC pipes, roots, or rocks. Good filtration is needed, but strong currents should be avoided. Access to atmospheric air is crucial, so ensure the water level is not too high, allowing them to reach the surface.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-8.0

Hardness

5-20 dGH

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