Indonesian Shortfin Eel
This species is known as Indonesian Shortfin Eel and the correct latin name is Anguilla bicolor bicolor. The family that this marine fish species belongs to is called the Freshwater Eel family. (e) It's origin is Indo-Pacific. (e)
Indonesian Shortfin Eel can grow up to 120 cm what is approximately 47 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 14400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 2232 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Indonesian Shortfin Eel fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Source: fishbase
This species lives in saltwater, freshwater and brackish waters.
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They are peaceful, however common aquariums are not suitable for this species due to their size in the adult age.Indonesian Shortfin Eel can grow up to 120 cm what is approximately 47 inches. 1 specimen basically needs at least 14400cm2 of water surface which is approximately 2232 square inch. This fish should be kept in aquariums that are very large. (e) Medium aquariums have at least 113 Litres (30 US Gallons). Large aquariums have at least 265 Litres (70 US Gallons). Capacity of very large aquariums is at least 700 Litres (185 US Gallons).
It is not very difficult to keep the Indonesian Shortfin Eel fish. (e) The specific gravity (SG) should be between 1,020 and 1,025, the temperature between 23°C (73.4°F) and 26°C (78.8°F). The pH levels shouldn't be outside of 8.0 - 8.3 since most marine fish are used to the mentioned range of pH values.
Source: fishbase
This species lives in saltwater, freshwater and brackish waters.
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