Marbled swamp eel Aquarium Care Guide

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

Aquarium Information

• Care level: intermediate
• Temperament: aggressive
• Diet: carnivore
• Minimum tank size: 75 gallons
• Compatibility: Best kept alone or with very large, robust, and fast-moving fish that cannot be swallowed. Highly predatory towards smaller tank mates.
• Special requirements: Requires a thick substrate (at least 6-8 inches) for burrowing, tight-fitting lid as they are escape artists, and plenty of hiding places. Good filtration is essential, but strong currents should be avoided. Can tolerate low oxygen levels due to air-breathing capabilities, but good water quality is still important.

Water parameters

Temperature

22-28°C (72-82°F)

pH level

6.0-7.5

Hardness

5-15 dGH

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