Japanese Eel
NameJapanese Eel
Scientific NameAnguilla japonica
Common NamesJapanese Eel, Unagi
FamilyAnguillidae
OriginEast Asia, Japan, Korea, China, Taiwan, Vietnam, Philippines
Temperamentaggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Leveladvanced
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)300
Max Size (Inches)60
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)68-78
pH Range6.5-8.0
Description
The Japanese Eel is a large, predatory, catadromous fish native to East Asia, known for its elongated, snake-like body. It spends most of its life in freshwater rivers and estuaries before migrating to the ocean to spawn. Due to its significant adult size and predatory nature, it requires a very large aquarium and specialized care.
