Moderate
Half-Banded Spiny Eel (Macrognathus circumcinctus)
24–27°C
From £17.39Some sizes on sale
Mastacembelus and Related Spiny Eels
6 products
Compare Fire, Zig-zag, Tire Track and Zebra offers with related Half-Banded and Barred Spiny Eels. Keep the complete Mastacembelus or Macrognathus name.
Products in Mastacembelus and Related Spiny Eels
6 products
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Zig-zag Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus armatus)
24–28°C · pH 6–7.5 · 400L
£11.99
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Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)
24–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 500L
£21.99
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Tire Track / Zig-Zag Eel (Mastacembelus armatus)
24–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5 · 500L
£13.99
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Zebra Spiny Eel (Mastacembelus zebrinus)
24–28°C · pH 6.5–7.5
£19.99
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Barred Spiny Eel (Macrognathus pancalus)
23–27°C · pH 7–8 · 120L
£12.99
Help with your choice
A smaller spiny eel and a Fire Eel need different plans
Mastacembelus and related Macrognathus choices are retained in this directory. Their adult sizes and housing needs differ, even when supplied fish look similarly slender. Check the actual scientific name before choosing companions or using a tank-size recommendation.
Compare the wider spiny-eel directoryPrepare shelter, secure gaps and reliable feeding access
Check suitable substrate and hiding places for the named eel, and secure aquarium openings. Ask what the fish currently eats and plan food that reaches it without persistent competition. Assess small fish and invertebrates as potential prey rather than assuming a shy-looking eel is a safe companion for them.
Discuss a named spiny eel