Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica)

Familie: Anguillidae

Japanese eel (Anguilla japonica) ist ein Anguillidae aus South America and Japan; etwa 52.5–77 cm bei 20–26 °C.

Pflegeparameter

Temperatur
20–26 °C
pH
6.5–7.5
GH-Härte
5–15 dGH
Größe ausgewachsen
52.5–77 cm
Mindestaquarium
500 L
Schwimmebene
Middle of the water column
Schwierigkeit
Mittel
Charakter
Peaceful; keep with similar-sized calm tankmates
Herkunft
E China to Japan

Artübersicht

Anguilla japonica, a member of the family Anguillidae, is native to E China to Japan. Its calm temperament and broad diet make it one of the more forgiving residents of a community tank. It swims in mid-water. Adults reach 52.5–77 cm. Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour. Stable water, regular partial changes and a varied diet cover nearly everything it needs. Maintain 20–26 °C at pH 6.5–7.5. Undemanding once its core needs are met.

Natürlicher Lebensraum

Lebensraum
Warm freshwater streams and lakes
Strömung
Still to gentle current
Gelöster Sauerstoff
Moderate oxygen levels

Aquascaping & Technik

Substrat
Fine sand and gravel
Harte Dekoration
Driftwood and smooth stones
Pflanzen
Hardy common aquarium plants

Charakter, Fütterung & Vergesellschaftung

Schwarmverhalten
Keep in a group of 4–6 for natural behaviour
Fütterung
Omnivore; prepared foods with regular variety
Empfohlene Mitbewohner
  • Robust schooling cyprinids — Add activity without conflict
Nicht vergesellschaften mit
  • Much larger predators — Risk at night

Zucht & Hinweise

Geschlechtsdimorphismus
Subtle external differences
Fortpflanzungsart
Breeding is straightforward scatter-spawning