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

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