Tire Track Eel

Mastacembelus favus

A large, patterned spiny eel that burrows in sand and hunts at night.

Water

Freshwater

Temperature

73–82°F

pH

6.5–7.5

Hardness

5–18 dGH

Max size

20 in

Min tank

75 gal

Temperament

Semi-aggressive

Social

Solitary

Swim level

Bottom

Diet

Carnivore

Care level

Advanced

Lifespan

10-18 years

Breeding

Egg-layer

Suitability

Advanced

Origin

Southeast Asia

Not a true eel but a spiny eel, growing long and needing soft sand to bury in and a very secure lid. Peaceful with fish too big to eat, but will swallow small ones. Feed meaty foods after dark.