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 & Channel Catfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Ictalurus punctatus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChannel Catfish: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Pangasius sanitwongsei

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChao Phraya Giant Catfish (Paroon Shark): Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Checker Barb

Macrognathus aculeatus · Oliotius oligolepis

Lesser Spiny Eel & Checkerboard Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Dicrossus filamentosus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulCheckerboard Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chequered Rainbowfish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanotaenia splendida inornata

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChequered Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Cherry Barb

Macrognathus aculeatus · Puntius titteya

Lesser Spiny Eel & Cherry Shrimp

Macrognathus aculeatus · Neocaridina davidi

Lesser Spiny Eel & Cherry Spot Rasbora

Macrognathus aculeatus · Rasbora rubrodorsalis

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chili Rasbora

Macrognathus aculeatus · Boraras brigittae

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chinese Algae Eater (CAE)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Gyrinocheilus aymonieri

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chinese Barb (Green Barb)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Puntius semifasciolatus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChinese Barb (Green Barb): Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chipokae Mbuna

Macrognathus aculeatus · Melanochromis chipokae

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChipokae Mbuna: Highly Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chisumulu Pearl Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Labidochromis chisumulae

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChisumulu Pearl Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chocolate Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Hypselecara temporalis

Ideal Tank Mates

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chocolate Gourami

Macrognathus aculeatus · Sphaerichthys osphromenoides

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Gourami: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chocolate Loricaria (L062)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Loricaria cataphracta

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChocolate Loricaria (L062): Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Christmas Fulu

Macrognathus aculeatus · Xystichromis phytophagus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChristmas Fulu: Semi-Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Chuco Cichlid

Macrognathus aculeatus · Chuco godmanni

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulChuco Cichlid: Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Cigar Shark (Mad Barb)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Leptobarbus hoevenii

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulCigar Shark (Mad Barb): Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Clown Killifish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Epiplatys annulatus

Lesser Spiny Eel & Clown Knifefish

Macrognathus aculeatus · Chitala ornata

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulClown Knifefish: Aggressive

Lesser Spiny Eel & Clown Loach

Macrognathus aculeatus · Chromobotia macracanthus

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulClown Loach: Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Clown Pleco (L104)

Macrognathus aculeatus · Panaqolus maccus

Ideal Tank Mates

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulClown Pleco (L104): Mostly Peaceful

Lesser Spiny Eel & Cobalt Blue Zebra

Macrognathus aculeatus · Metriaclima callainos

Possible with Caution

Lesser Spiny Eel: Mostly PeacefulCobalt Blue Zebra: Aggressive