Indian Shortfin Eel Aquarium Care Guide

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

Aquarium Information

• Care level: advanced
• Temperament: territorial
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very robust, similarly sized fish that can tolerate its territorial nature. Not suitable for community tanks with smaller or docile species.
• Special requirements: Requires a securely covered tank as they are escape artists. A soft substrate for burrowing is essential, along with plenty of hiding spots. Good filtration is needed, but strong currents should be avoided. Access to atmospheric air is crucial.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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