Peacock eels

[strangemouse]

Just seen some eels labelled Indian Spiny Eels in my LFS, assuming they are Macrognathus siamensis, look the same but please correct me if not. They look great and a very tempting price, still babies at the mo (approx 8cm max) what size tank would be best to start for a group and how long before I would have to upgrade? Suitable tank mates? or I might just keep in species tank.

Hope you can share any experiences,
thanks.

 

[CFC]

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=41583

Probably Macrognathus aculeatus which is the more commonly seen "peacock" spiney eel. These are great fish that do best in a small group, they dont get huge so can be easily housed, a 30g aquarium would be the smallest I'd recomend. Any peaceful fish over 2" will make suitable tankmates, fish under 2 inches may be eaten.