Gold-spotted snake eel Aquarium Care Guide

Keeping Gold-spotted snake eel in an aquarium requires the right conditions.

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: semi-aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 120 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept in a species-specific tank or with large, robust, non-aggressive fish that cannot be swallowed. Avoid small fish, crustaceans, and other eels.
• Special requirements: Requires a deep sand bed (at least 6 inches) for burrowing. Tank must be securely covered as they are expert escape artists. Provide ample rockwork for hiding and exploration. Live foods or frozen meaty foods are essential for their diet.

Water parameters

Temperature

72-78°F (22-26°C)

pH level

8.1-8.4

Hardness

8-12 dKH

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