🐍Fire Eel (Mastacembelus erythrotaenia)
Flaming Stripes • Exotic Predator • Long-Lived Freshwater Giant
 
📋 The Fire Eel is a large and spectacular spiny eel famous for its elongated body and bright red to orange stripes and spots that stand out against its dark base coloration. Despite its name, it is not a true eel but a member of the spiny eel family.
Fire Eels are intelligent and often become tame enough to hand-feed, making them a favorite among experienced aquarists. They are, however, powerful burrowers and require soft substrate and secure tank décor.
With their flaming red markings, impressive size, and long lifespan, Fire Eels are a prestige freshwater species that adds exotic appeal to large aquariums.
 
💡 Highlights
✨ Flaming Stripes – bold red-orange markings along body
⚪ Impressive Size – grows up to 100 cm (40")
📏 Exotic Freshwater Eel – not a true eel but a spiny eel
✅ Interactive Pet – can be hand-fed when acclimated
🐠 Long-Lived – lifespan of 15–20 years