Xanthic Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)

Xanthic Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)Some like to call it the Golden Fire Eel, this color morph displays a strong concentration of yellow. The Fire Eel is a nocturnal predator, and part of the Mastacembelidae family, also referred to as the Spiny Eel family. Members of this family are not true eels. They are elongated, tropical, freshwater fish that have numerous spines preceding the dorsal fin. Best suited for a larger aquarium, a soft substrate is necessary for this fish. The Fire Eel

Frozen foods such as shrimp

although they are sometimes a mix of white and red

bottom-dwelling member of the armour-plated catfish group

it can make the set-up appear a little stark and unnatural

not many fish species will ever bother them

This is a captive-bred species known by many scientific names

decorations but are not shy when it comes to their big carnivorous appetite

secure hiding spots

the tarpon leaps vigorously

and a long flowing split caudal (tail) fin that fans out when it stops swimming

It is immediately distinguished by being dark grey to black and having bright

This is partly because of its common availability and being relatively inexpensive