Half Banded Spiny Eel
Macrognathus circumcinctus
Community – with caution.
The half-banded spiny eel (Macrognathus circumcinctus) is a freshwater fish native to Southeast Asia, known for its distinctive appearance and behaviour. It has a long, slender body with alternating dark and light bands, giving it a striking look. This eel is nocturnal, often hiding in the substrate during the day and emerging at night to feed on small invertebrates.
Current Size – 15-17cm
Adult Length – 20cm
Temperature Range – 24 - 28°C
pH Range – 6.5 - 7.5
Special Requirements - Prefer slightly hard water.
Tanks Mates and Compatibility – Being predators they should only be combined with fish that are over 3 inches, smaller fish will be eaten.
Feeding – Like with all eels feeding can be difficult, most eels will only accept live foods at first so try bloodworms, daphnia, glassworm, brineshrimp and black mosquito larvae, larger specimens should also take river/ghost shrimp. Once the eel is feeding confidently live foods can be swapped for frozen
Please note – Some images used are library photos and will show the colour potential at a fully mature size, as our fish are juveniles they may vary.
We always aim to supply the fish as close to the purchase size as possible. On rare occasions if this is not possible we will contact you.
The fish are selected at random however you are welcome to make a note on the order and the fish manager will do his best for you, requests are dependent on stock at the time of your order.
