M. Plagiostoma

[orinocensis1]

awesome!

 

[BarroomHero]

What is your water ph and hardness? My lfs had the species you have and has another type of african eel, Mastacembalus elipsifer. I really want to get it but I don't have the tank space right now but in a month or so I will. Besides the bottle technique for feeding, do have any other tips?

Its been a while since I tested hardness so I am not sure right now. My ph is about 7.8.

No other tips really, pretty easy to take care of once you get a good method of feeding them.

I am not sure on the maximum potential size of the plagiostoma, there seems to be conflicting info about that. Mine is about 10" and hasn't grown in probably 6 months, I think 12" would be about max.

The ellipsifer will get up to 18" I believe.

 

[abarilot]

Thanks for the info!!! They are beautiful eels!

 

[freshienow]

Awesome looking eel!

 

[angelo21]

nice pix!