Description
Fire eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)
Fascinating nocturnal snakefish for spacious aquariums
The Mastacembelus erythrotaenia, also known as the fire eel, is a freshwater fish with an impressive size and red patterns along its body. Native to Southeast Asia, it lives mainly buried in the sand during the day and becomes active at night.
1. Behaviour & maintenance
A peaceful species , but predatory on small fish. Can be kept alone or with large, calm companions. Requires a spacious aquarium with fine substrate, hiding places and shaded areas. Lid required as it jumps easily.
2. Water parameters
- Temperature: 25-30°C
- pH: 6.5-7.5
- GH: 5-15 °dGH
- KH: 3-8 °KH
- Minimum volume: 400 L
3. Diet
Carnivorous: bloodworms, shrimps, mussels, fish parts and meat. Find out more about our foods for carnivorous fish.
4. Technical specifications
| Scientific name | Mastacembelus erythrotaenia |
|---|---|
| Adult size | 60-100 cm |
| Origin | Thailand, Indonesia, Cambodia |
| Temperature | 25-30 °C |
| pH | 6.5-7.5 |
| Behaviour | Quiet, nocturnal |
| Living area | Bottom |
| Life expectancy | 10-15 years |
Shipping & delivery of live fish
The fish are shipped with care in suitable isothermal packaging, guaranteeing their safety during 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, for delivery between Tuesday and Thursday.
- Belgium & Luxembourg: departures on Monday and Tuesday for 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
- Mastacembelus Erythrotaenia 5-7,Cm Wild
- Famille Biotope
- Mastacembélidé (Asie)
- Taille adulte
- 40–50 cm
- Volume minimum du bac
- 400 L
- Zone de vie
- Fond
- Comportement
- Territorial
- Régime alimentaire
- Carnivore
- Température
- 25–29 °C
- pH
- 6.5–7.5
- GH
- 5–15 °dGH
- KH
- 3–8 °KH
- Origine géographique
- Indonésie / Thaïlande
- Reproduction
- Ovipare
- Espérance de vie
- 10–15 ans
- Sexe
- Mix
- Niveau de difficulté
- Difficile
- Compatibilité
- Grands poissons
Specific References
- EAN13
- 8715897343964
- Reference :
- V1457905
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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