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American Freshwater Eel

Anguilla rostrata

Gallons Per Fish:
50 gallons (189 liters)

Minimum Tank Size:
120 gallons (454 liters)

Maximum Fish Size:
42in (107cm)

Aggressive:
No, but tolerates aggression

Eats other fish:
Up to 4in (10cm) long

Temperature Range:
40-90°F (4.4-32.2°C)

pH Range:
6.8-8.6

Hardness Range:
15-45°

Tank Region:
Bottom Region

Life Span:
40 years

Family:
Anguillidae

Classification:
Freshwater Eels

All Common Names:
American eel, American freshwater eel, Anguila eel, Common eel, European eel, European freshwater eel, Silver eel, Glass eel, Yellow eel

All Scientific Names:
Anguilla rostrata, Muraena rostrata

American Freshwater Eel

 

NOTES

This species is found in 0.5% of fish tank plans on tankplanner.com

 

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