Lesser Spiny Eel Tank Mates & Compatibility

Lesser Spiny Eel

Macrognathus aculeatus

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TemperamentMostly Peaceful (4/10)

Adult Size38 cm

Temperature23–28°C

Water TypeBrackish Tolerant

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Lesser Spiny Eel & Iridescent Shark

Macrognathus aculeatus · Pangasianodon hypophthalmus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulIridescent Shark: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Jack Dempsey

Macrognathus aculeatus · Rocio octofasciata

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulJack Dempsey: Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Jaguar Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Parachromis managuensis

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulJaguar Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Japanese Ricefish (Medaka)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Oryzias latipes

Lesser Spiny Eel & Japen Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanotaenia japenensis

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulJapen Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Julii Corydoras (False Julii)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Corydoras trilineatus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulJulii Corydoras (False Julii): Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Jurupari Eartheater

Macrognathus aculeatus · Satanoperca jurupari

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulJurupari Eartheater: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Kamaka Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanotaenia kamaka

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKamaka Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Kenyi Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Maylandia lombardoi

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKenyi Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Keyhole Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Cleithracara maronii

Ideal Tank Mates

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKeyhole Cichlid: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Kissing Gourami

Macrognathus aculeatus · Helostoma temminckii

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKissing Gourami: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Kiunga Blue Eye

Macrognathus aculeatus · Kiunga ballochi

Lesser Spiny Eel & Knight Goby

Macrognathus aculeatus · Stigmatogobius sadanundio

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKnight Goby: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Koi

Macrognathus aculeatus · Cyprinus rubrofuscus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKoi: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Kribensis

Macrognathus aculeatus · Pelvicachromis pulcher

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKribensis: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Kuhli Loach

Macrognathus aculeatus · Pangio kuhlii

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulKuhli Loach: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Lacerda Cory C015

Macrognathus aculeatus · Scleromystax lacerdai

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulLacerda Cory C015: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Lake Eacham Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanotaenia eachamensis

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulLake Eacham Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Lake Mbuta Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Pelangia mbutaensis

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulLake Mbuta Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Lake Tebera Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanotaenia herbertaxelrodi

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulLake Tebera Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Lake Wanam Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Glossolepis wanamensis

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulLake Wanam Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Largemouth Bass

Macrognathus aculeatus · Micropterus salmoides

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulLargemouth Bass: Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Largereye Lampeye Killifish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Micropanchax macrophthalmus

Lesser Spiny Eel & Least Killifish (Heterandria)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Heterandria formosa