Burmese Spiny Eel
NameBurmese Spiny Eel
Scientific NameMastacembelus tinwini
Common NamesBurmese Spiny Eel, Tinwin's Spiny Eel, Zig-Zag Spiny Eel
FamilyMastacembelidae
OriginMyanmar, Irrawaddy River basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)40
Max Size (Inches)14
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)72-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gouramis, Congo Tetras, Larger Rasboras, Clown Loaches, Yoyo Loaches, Keyhole Cichlids, Kribensis Cichlids
Description
Mastacembelus tinwini, also known as the Burmese Spiny Eel, is a fascinating freshwater fish from Myanmar. It features an elongated body with a distinctive zig-zag pattern and is a nocturnal predator that enjoys burrowing in soft substrate.
