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Our Guide To Keeping Tyre Track Eel Fish
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About Fish Species:
- Scientific name: Mastacembelus armatus
- Common name: Tyre Track Eel
- Family: Mastacembelidae
- Origin: Southeast Asia
- Adult length: Up to 90 cm (35 inches)
- Lifespan: 10 to 20 years
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Tank Setup:
- Tyre Track Eels require a large tank with a minimum size of 300L to accommodate their potential size and activity level.
- Provide plenty of hiding places such as caves, driftwood, and PVC pipes, as these eels are nocturnal and prefer to hide during the day.
- Use a soft substrate like sand to prevent injury to their delicate skin.
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Water Parameters:
- Tyre Track Eels thrive in neutral to slightly alkaline water with a pH range of 7.0 to 8.0.
- Keep the water temperature between 24 to 28°C (75 to 82°F).
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Filtration and Water Flow:
- A strong filtration system is necessary to maintain water quality, but ensure that the water flow is moderate, as Tyre Track Eels prefer slower-moving waters.
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Diet:
- Tyre Track Eels are carnivorous and should be fed a diet of live or frozen foods such as bloodworms, brine shrimp, earthworms, and small fish.
- Occasionally, they may accept high-quality pellet food designed for carnivorous fish.
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Tank mates:
- Tyre Track Eels can be kept with other large, peaceful fish species that will not fit into their mouths.
- Avoid keeping them with small fish or aggressive species that may nip at their fins.
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Behavior and Compatibility:
- Tyre Track Eels are generally peaceful but can be territorial with their own kind. It's best to keep only one eel per tank unless it is very large and has ample hiding places.
- They are nocturnal and will be more active during the evening and night hours.
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