Description
Macrognathus circumcinctus 15-17 cm Wild
Spotted spiny eel - a peaceful and fascinating serpentine fish
Macrognathus circumcinctus is a superb spiny eel native to Southeast Asia. With its finely striped body and curious behaviour, it brings a unique touch to large aquariums. A robust and peaceful species, suitable for experienced aquarists.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
Nocturnal, calm and discreet. Best kept in a spacious tank (minimum 250 L) with a sandy substrate and plenty of hiding places. Likes to bury itself partially in the ground to rest. A tight-fitting lid is essential: an excellent jumper.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 25-30°C
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- GH: 5-15 °dGH
- KH: 3-8 °KH
3. Diet
Carnivorous: bloodworms, artemia, enchytrata, larvae, small crustaceans and frozen food. Sometimes accepts sinking pellets. Discover our foods for carnivorous fish.
4. Technical characteristics
| Scientific name | Macrognathus circumcinctus |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 25-30 cm |
| Origin | Thailand, Myanmar |
| Behaviour | Quiet, nocturnal |
| Living zone | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 8-10 years |
5. Breeding
Extremely rare in captivity. Free spawning in vegetation, not observed in domestic aquariums.
6. Compatibility
Compatible with quiet medium-sized fish (Gouramis, Barbus, Botia, Synodontis). Avoid small fish or invertebrates that it may hunt at night.
7. Shipping, delivery & transport points
The fish are shipped with care in professional isothermal packaging to ensure safety and thermal stability during transport.
Delivery methods
- France Express (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
Questions frequentes
Informations specifiques
- Brand :
- AquaBota fish
- categorie
- Poissons tropicaux
- origine
- Capturés dans la nature
- espece
- Autres Espèces
- nom latin
- Macrognathus Circumcinctus 15-17cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Asie du Sud-Est
- Taille adulte
- 25.0–30.0 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 200 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Nocturne, paisible
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore
- Température
- 25.0–29.0 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–12 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Thaïlande/Cambodge
- Reproduction
- Très rare
- Espérance de vie
- 8–10 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Débutant
- Compatibilité
- Poissons moyens
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897343940
- Reference :
- V1457420
Protocole livraison vivant
DELIVERY OF LIVE ANIMALS – FRANCE EXPRESS
Delivery of live animals with France Express (mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg)
When will my order be shipped?
We ship on Mondays and Tuesdays only. No shipments are made from Wednesday to Sunday inclusive.
Any order containing live animals must be placed before Monday at 10:00 am.
It will be shipped on Monday or Tuesday of the same week, depending on the destination.
How long will it take for my order to be delivered?
Delivery takes 24 hours (48 hours maximum) on weekdays.
No deliveries are made on weekends.
How will my order be shipped?
Via France Express, a carrier approved for the transport of animals.
Delivery is secure and the packaging is suitable (insulated boxes).
We add refrigerated packs in summer and heat packs in winter.
Where do you deliver?
Throughout mainland France, Belgium and Luxembourg.
Important: no deliveries will be made to pick-up points.
Do I need to be at home to receive the parcel?
Yes, you must be present.
You must be available at the specified time slot so that the delivery driver can hand-deliver the parcel.
Live animals are transported separately from other items. AquaBota is entitled to postpone a shipment in the event of adverse weather conditions.
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