Borneo Python Eel (Mastacembelus circumcinctus)

Borneo Python Eel (Mastacembelus circumcinctus)This is a new species in the trade and not much is known about them. Assuming their behavior is similar to other Mastacembelus species, this fish may be territorial and potentially aggressive to other spiny eels. They are nocturnal predators and do not compete with things like catfish or loaches well. Spiny eels favor live foods, particularly earthworms and river shrimps. Once settled in and tame, they will accept frozen foods.

The head and tip of the tail are scarlet red

One of the more sought after Pimelodids that's not imported with any regularity

Provide structure for hiding and ambush

This cichlid is particularly beautiful

Currently they are 19" to 27" inches

Much smaller fish may be eaten

Why We Love Them

sub-family Pteroinae

Highly aggressive species

where it inhabits edges of rivers and lakes

trunk-like mouth

Florida Spotted Gar (Lepisosteus platyrhincus)