Mastacembellus ellipsifer 18-20cm
Mastacembellus ellipsifer 18-20cm

Mastacembellus ellipsifer 18-20cm

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Mastacembelus ellipsifer (18-20 cm)

African snakefish - nocturnal, discreet and original

The Mastacembelus ellipsifer is an elongated, snake-like fish native to Africa, recognisable by its body speckled with elliptical dark spots. Nocturnal and territorial, it is reserved for experienced aquarists looking for an original fish for an African biotope.

Behaviour & maintenance

Rather shy during the day and active at night, it likes to hide under roots or between stones. It requires an aquarium of at least 250 litres for one individual, with sandy soil and plenty of hiding places. It can cohabit with calm fish of a similar size but is likely to gobble up smaller companions.

Diet

Essentially carnivorous: feeds on live or frozen prey (mud worms, small fish, prawns, pieces of mussel).
Has difficulty accepting dry pellets. Night feeding is recommended.

Water quality

  • Temperature: 24 - 28°C
  • pH: 6.8 - 7.5
  • GH: 8 - 15 °dGH
  • KH : 4 - 10 °KH
  • Conductivity: 200 - 500 µS

Decor & environment

Provide fine, non-sharp sand and plenty of dark hiding places: roots, PVC tubes, stacked stones. Robust plants possible (Anubias or Microsorum type).

Maintenance sheet

Scientific name Mastacembelus ellipsifer
Adult size 25 - 30 cm
Origin East Africa (Lake Tanganyika)
Temperature 24 - 28 °C
pH 6.8 - 7.5
GH 8 - 15 °dGH
KH 4 - 10 °KH
Life expectancy 8 - 10 years
Behaviour Nocturnal, territorial, solitary
Living zone Bottom and hiding places
Minimum volume 250 L
Diet Carnivorous
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