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 & Pungas Catfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Pangasius pangasius

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulPungas Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Purple Spotted Gudgeon

Macrognathus aculeatus · Mogurnda adspersa

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulPurple Spotted Gudgeon: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Purple Zebra Shrimp

Macrognathus aculeatus · Potamalpheops sp.

Lesser Spiny Eel & Pygmy Corydoras

Macrognathus aculeatus · Corydoras pygmaeus

Lesser Spiny Eel & Pygmy Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanotaenia pygmaea

Lesser Spiny Eel & Rachov's Killifish (Annual)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Nothobranchius rachovii

Lesser Spiny Eel & Rainbow Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Herotilapia multispinosa

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Rainbow Shark

Macrognathus aculeatus · Epalzeorhynchos frenatum

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Shark: Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Rainbow Snakehead

Macrognathus aculeatus · Channa bleheri

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRainbow Snakehead: Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Ramshorn Snail

Macrognathus aculeatus · Planorbidae fam.

Lesser Spiny Eel & Ramu Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Glossolepis ramuensis

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRamu Rainbowfish: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Raspy River Stingray

Macrognathus aculeatus · Potamotrygon scobina

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRaspy River Stingray: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Bellied Pacu

Macrognathus aculeatus · Piaractus brachypomus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Bellied Pacu: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Breasted Acara

Macrognathus aculeatus · Laetacara dorsigera

Ideal Tank Mates

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Breasted Acara: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Devil Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Amphilophus labiatus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Devil Cichlid: Highly Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Dwarf Rasbora

Macrognathus aculeatus · Microrasbora rubescens

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Empress

Macrognathus aculeatus · Protomelas taeniolatus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Empress: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Eye Tetra

Macrognathus aculeatus · Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Eye Tetra: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Fin Borleyi

Macrognathus aculeatus · Copadichromis borleyi

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Borleyi: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Fin Caudopunk

Macrognathus aculeatus · Neolamprologus caudopunctatus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Fin Caudopunk: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Goldflake Shrimp

Macrognathus aculeatus · Caridina sp. Red Goldflake

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Head Tapajos (Geophagus)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Geophagus sp. 'Red Head Tapajos'

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Head Tapajos (Geophagus): Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Hump Eartheater

Macrognathus aculeatus · Geophagus steindachneri

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Hump Eartheater: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Red Peacock (Ruby Red)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Aulonocara sp. 'Rubescens'

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulRed Peacock (Ruby Red): Semi-Aggressive