Half Banded Spiny Eel (Macrognathus circumcinctus)
The Half Banded Spiny Eel is a small, slender freshwater eel known for its beautiful banded pattern and peaceful, reclusive nature. Native to slow-moving waters in Southeast Asia, these eels are popular for their unique appearance and interesting behavior, often seen burrowing in substrate or weaving through plants.
 
4"-5"
 
Size: Up to 6–8 inches
Tank Size: Minimum 30 gallons
Care Level: Moderate
Diet: Carnivore – prefers live or frozen foods like bloodworms, brine shrimp, blackworms, and small chopped seafood. May be slow to accept pellets or flakes.
Temperament: Peaceful but shy; best kept with other peaceful species that won't outcompete it for food
Water Parameters: 75–82°F, pH 6.5–7.5, soft to moderately hard water