Peacock Eel Macrognathus siamensis
Water: Freshwater
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Overview
Scientific name
Macrognathus siamensis
Origin region
Mekong Basin (incl. Vietnam)
Care level
Moderate
Level in tank
Bottom
Adult size (cm)
25.00
Minimum tank (L)
180
Temperament
Peaceful
Diet
Carnivore
Water parameters
Temperature (°C)
24.0–28.0
pH
6.20–7.50
GH (dGH)
2.0–10.0
KH (dKH)
1.0–6.0
Salinity (ppt)
0.00–0.00
Habitat & environment
Mekong Basin (incl. Vietnam)
Feeding
Carnivore
Temperament & behaviour
Peaceful
Breeding & care
Eggs scattered among roots; rarely bred at home.
Notes
Sand burrower; feed thawed bloodworms and small inverts.