Tire Track Eel
Mastacembelus armatus
Family: Mastacembelidae • Origin: Various
Tire Track Eel (Mastacembelus armatus) is a semi-aggressive other reaching 36 inches. Can be kept singly. Minimum tank: 125 gallons.
Min Tank
125 gal
Max Size
36"
Temperature
72-82°F
pH
6.5-7.5
Lifespan
20 years
School Size
Solo OK
Swim Level
bottom
Hardness
5-15 dGH
semi-aggressiveadvancedcarnivore
Care Tips
- • Max size: 36"
- • Temp: 72-82°F
- • pH: 6.5-7.5
- • Can be kept alone
- • semi-aggressive temperament
Feeding: Standard carnivore diet for Mastacembelidae.
Compatibility Notes: Typical semi-aggressive Mastacembelidae species.
Tank Setup & Water Parameters
Tank Requirements
- Minimum Tank Size
- 125 gallons
- Recommended Tank Size
- 188 gallons
- Swimming Level
- bottom
Water Parameters
- Temperature
- 72–82°F
- pH Range
- 6.5–7.5
- Hardness (dGH)
- 5–15
- Water Type
- freshwater
Behavior & Temperament
- Temperament
- semi-aggressive
- Aggression Level
- 3/5
- Schooling
- No
- Territorial
- Yes
- Fin Nipper
- No
- Predatory
- Yes
- Diet Type
- carnivore
- Growth Rate
- fast
Typical semi-aggressive Mastacembelidae species.
Breeding
- Breeding Type
- egg layer
- Breeding Difficulty
- difficult
- Lifespan
- 20 years
Ideal For
125 gallon
Compatible Tank Mates
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Black Skirt Tetra
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