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The spiny eel, also called the tire track Eel or the zigzag eel, is similar to the peacock (pictured on the right) and gets along well with their own species or the peacock eel. The entire body of this elongate species is golden brown and has two rows of darker brown oval blotches down either side of it. Dorsal, anal, and caudal fins form one complete unit encircling the rear. It is from weedy stream beds in Southeast Asia, Sri Lanka, south China and Sumatra. These eels should be kept alone or with larger or similar size fish and will not tolerate tankmates of their own species.
If it gets injured, pay special attention to the fish, as these wounds can easily become infected. The spiny eel is susceptible to bacterial and fungal infections.
Tank Setup
This fish commonly hides in the substrate or under rocks during the day, coming out only at night and early morning to feed. Reducing tank lighting can help encourage this fish to venture out during the day. As it will burrow into the substrate keep smaller rounder gravel or sand to prevent it from injuring itself. Also provide it with at least one cave or driftwood to call it's own. A heavy canopy should be provided, as spiny eels tend to find a way to "slither" out of the aquarium The spiny eel will benefit from the addition of sea salt at the rate of 1 teaspoon per gallon.
Feeding
This species has a small mouth and prefers wormy meals. It will become readily hand tame and eat out of your hand. It will eat bloodworms, mosquito larvae, frozen foods, live foods, and small crusteaceans.
Water Chemistry
The water should be soft to medium hard and the pH neutral, the temperature 76F - 85F.
Breeding
This fish is not known to breed in the home aquarium. The female will be larger in the stomach region when ready to spawn though. Males persue the females and nudge them around until the eggs are scattered over the substrate. The fry hide among plants and in the substrate.
