Zebra Spiny Eel

Zebra Spiny Eel (Macrognathus zebrinus)
A fascinating and unique eel-like fish with bold zebra striping, perfect for oddball and semi-aggressive setups

The Zebra Spiny Eel is a striking freshwater species known for its elongated, snake-like body adorned with black and yellow zebra-like stripes. Peaceful yet predatory, it thrives in aquariums with soft substrate, hiding spots, and a secure lid (as they’re skilled escape artists). This nocturnal fish is shy during the day but becomes active at night, foraging along the bottom. Best kept with medium-sized, non-aggressive tankmates, it adds exotic appeal and intriguing behavior to large aquariums.

Need to Know:

• Recommended For: Oddball and semi-aggressive community tanks

• Minimum Tank Size: 200 litres

• Temperature Range: 24–28°C

• pH Range: 6.5–7.5

• Recommended School Size: Can be kept singly or in small groups

• Compatibility: Peaceful but will eat very small fish and shrimp

• Max Size: 25–30 cm

Shipping Disclaimer:

All fish are shipped on Monday or Tuesday mornings via an overnight courier (Sometimes same day, location dependant). We use NZ Couriers for all livestock shipping, we find they handle your fish with the best possible care.

Special Requests:

If you have any requests for gender/colour etc we will do our best to accomodate them. Please note we can not always accomodate every request due to high stock turnover and what is available at the time. We move all fish sold online into seperate holding tanks while they wait to be shipped.

Rural Shipping:

Good news! If you are a rural customer, we can still ship fish to you. Fish will be shipped to your nearest agent and they will call you when they arrive. Please ensure you provide your mobile number when ordering.