Macrognathus siamensis is a species native to Southeast Asia, known as thespiny eel. Its elongated body and discreet behaviour make it an original and fascinating host for Asian aquariums. A robust, calm species, suitable for intermediate aquarists.

1. Behaviour & maintenance

Nocturnal, peaceful and curious. Spends most of the day partially buried in the sand and becomes active at night. Provide an aquarium of at least 150 litres with a fine substrate, roots, stones and hiding places. Lid compulsory: excellent jumper.

2. Water parameters

• Temperature: 25-30°C
• pH: 6.5-7.5
• GH: 5-12 °dGH
• KH: 3-8 °KH

3. Diet

Carnivorous: bloodworms, artemia, enchytrata, mosquito larvae, frozen and live food. Sometimes acclimatises to free-flowing pellets. Find out more about our foods for carnivorous fish.

4. Technical specifications

5. Reproduction

Very rare in aquariums. In the wild, reproduction takes place during the rainy season. The eggs are scattered freely in the vegetation.

6. Compatibility

Compatible with calm, medium-sized fish (Gouramis, Botia, Golden Barbet). Avoid small fish and invertebrates which it may eat at night.

7. Shipping, delivery & transport points

The fish are shipped with care in professional isothermal packaging to guarantee safety and a stable temperature throughout transport.

Delivery methods

• France Express (secure delivery in France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
• In-store collection at Sombreffe (Belgium)

Shipment organisation

• Orders closed: every Monday at 10.00 a.m.
• France: departures on Monday or Tuesday depending on the department, delivery between Tuesday and Thursday
• Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday, delivery between Tuesday and Wednesday