Yellow Tail Spiny Eel

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank Ask us for the species and adult size. The trade name can refer to spiny eels with different tank footprints.
• Temperature Match the temperature to the confirmed species. Ask what this fish is held at.
• Water Ask for the pH and hardness of its holding water before acclimating. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

Shy and likely to eat small fish. Provide smooth sand and shelters once the tank is sized for the confirmed species.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Try appropriately sized thawed invertebrates near cover if accepted. Ask what the current fish eats.

Try an appropriately sized portion of Hikari Bio-Pure Frozen Blood Worms if accepted, as part of a varied diet.