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Tanganyikan Spiny Eel - (Mastacembelus ellipsifer)

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Tanganyikan Spiny Eel - (Mastacembelus ellipsifer)
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🐟 Tanganyikan Spiny Eel – (Mastacembelus ellipsifer) – Unique African Freshwater Eel for Sale

The Tanganyikan Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus ellipsifer) is a fascinating and unusual freshwater fish native to Lake Tanganyika in East Africa. Recognized for its elongated, snake-like body, distinctive dark spots or blotches along its flanks, and long snout, this eel is a favorite for aquarists seeking something out of the ordinary. Despite its predatory nature toward very small fish, it is generally peaceful with tankmates too large to be considered food, making it a suitable choice for large African cichlid aquariums.


🔎 Quick Facts – Tanganyikan Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus ellipsifer)

  • 📛 Common Name: Tanganyikan Spiny Eel
  • 🔬 Scientific Name: Mastacembelus ellipsifer
  • 🌍 Origin: Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
  • 🎨 Appearance: Long, slender body with dark elliptical spots or blotches along the sides
  • 📏 Max Size: 16–20 inches (40–50 cm)
  • 💎 Availability: Occasionally available; prized for unique shape and behavior

😇 Behavior & Temperament

  • 🤝 Generally peaceful with medium-to-large tankmates
  • ⚔️ Will eat very small fish or invertebrates that fit in its mouth
  • 🌿 Mostly nocturnal but can become more active in the day with regular feeding

🏠 Aquarium & Tank Requirements

  • 📦 Minimum Tank Size: 75+ gallons
  • 🪵 Fine sand substrate to protect delicate skin and allow natural burrowing
  • 🪨 Provide rock caves, driftwood, and PVC pipes for hiding spots
  • 💡 Moderate lighting with shaded areas

💧 Water Parameters – Tanganyikan Spiny Eel Care

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 75–82°F (24–28°C)
  • ⚗️ pH: 7.8–9.0 (alkaline)
  • 💧 Hardness: Hard water (10–25 dGH)

🍽️ Diet – Carnivorous Eel

  • 🐟 Frozen bloodworms, mysis shrimp, krill, and chopped earthworms
  • 🦐 Live or frozen feeder shrimp (avoid feeder fish to prevent disease)
  • 🌽 Can be trained to take sinking carnivore pellets

📋 Tanganyikan Spiny Eel Overview Table

Feature Details
🌍 Origin Lake Tanganyika, East Africa
📏 Max Size 16–20 inches
😇 Temperament Peaceful with medium/large fish, predatory toward small fish
🏠 Tank Size 75+ gallons
⚗️ pH Range 7.8–9.0
🌡️ Temperature 75–82°F
🍽️ Diet Carnivorous – worms, shrimp, krill, pellets
🎯 Ideal For African cichlid tanks, large community aquariums

✨ Highlight:
The Tanganyikan Spiny Eel is a rare and eye-catching addition to large African aquariums, offering unique eel-like movement, fascinating nocturnal behavior, and compatibility with many Lake Tanganyika cichlids.

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