One-stripe Spiny Eel
NameOne-stripe Spiny Eel
Scientific NameMacrognathus circumcinctus
Common NamesOne-stripe Spiny Eel, Half-banded Spiny Eel, Barred Spiny Eel, Zigzag Spiny Eel
FamilyMastacembelidae
OriginSoutheast Asia, Mekong Basin, Chao Phraya Basin
Temperamentsemi-aggressive
Dietcarnivore
Care Levelintermediate
Minimum Tank Size (Gallons)30
Max Size (Inches)10
Water TypeFreshwater
Temperature Range (°F)75-82
pH Range6.5-7.5
Compatible SpeciesLarger Gouramis, Larger Tetras, Larger Rasboras, Peaceful Cichlids (e.g., Kribensis), Loaches (e.g., Clown Loaches), Larger Catfish (e.g., Synodontis)
Description
The One-stripe Spiny Eel is an elongated, freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive pointed snout and a pattern of dark spots or incomplete bands along its body. This nocturnal predator thrives in tanks with soft substrate for burrowing and requires a diet of live or frozen foods. While generally peaceful with larger tankmates, it can be predatory towards very small fish and territorial with conspecifics.
