Zigzag Eel

Care at a glance

• Minimum tank For a confirmed large Mastacembelus, plan a wide adult aquarium of 180 gallons or more. Ask whether this is a smaller banded spiny eel.
• Temperature 75–82°F (24–28°C) for common large zigzag spiny eels
• Water For confirmed large Mastacembelus, pH 6.5–7.5 · soft to moderately hard water. Keep ammonia and nitrite at 0 ppm.

Tankmates and setup*

Shy predator. Provide fine sand, shelters, and a secure lid. Small fish and shrimp may be eaten.

* Temperament varies by fish and setup.

Feeding

Offer suitable worms and thawed invertebrates near cover after lights dim. Ask what the current fish accepts.

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