Zebra Spiny Eel Tank Mates & Compatibility

Zebra Spiny Eel

Mastacembelus zebrinus

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TemperamentPeaceful (2/10)

Adult Size15 cm

Temperature22–26°C

Water TypeFreshwater Only

Swim ZoneBottom

StockingSolo or group

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Compatible on paper, but will Zebra Spiny Eel fit your setup?

Tank mates can still go wrong if the tank is too small, already full, or the water is a poor match. Add Zebra Spiny Eel to the stocking calculator to check space, stocking pressure, and water needs before you add it.

Zebra Spiny Eel

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Zebra Spiny Eel & African Butterfly Cichlid

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Anomalochromis thomasi

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Cichlid: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & African Butterfly Fish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Pantodon buchholzi

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Butterfly Fish: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & African Clawed Frog

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Xenopus laevis

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Clawed Frog: Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & African Dwarf Frog

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Hymenochirus boettgeri

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Dwarf Frog: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & African Jewel Cichlid

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Hemichromis bimaculatus

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Jewel Cichlid: Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & African Lungfish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Protopterus annectens

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Lungfish: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & African Pipefish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Enneacampus ansorgii

Ideal Tank Mates

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAfrican Pipefish: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Apistogramma agassizii

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAgassiz's Dwarf Cichlid: Semi-Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & Amano Shrimp

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Caridina multidentata

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAmano Shrimp: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Amazon Leaf Fish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Monocirrhus polyacanthus

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAmazon Leaf Fish: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Amazon Puffer

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Colomesus asellus

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAmazon Puffer: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Apple Snail

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Pomacea maculata

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulApple Snail: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Arfak Rainbowfish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Melanotaenia arfakensis

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulArfak Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Arrowhead Puffer

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Pao suvattii

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulArrowhead Puffer: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & Arulius Barb

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Dawkinsia arulius

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulArulius Barb: Mostly Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Asher Cory

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Corydoras tukano

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAsher Cory: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Asian Arowana

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Scleropages formosus

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAsian Arowana: Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & Asian Upside Down Catfish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Mystus leucophasis

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAsian Upside Down Catfish: Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & Assassin Snail

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Anentome helena

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAssassin Snail: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Auratus Cichlid (Mbuna)

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Melanochromis auratus

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAuratus Cichlid (Mbuna): Highly Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & Australian Pearl Arowana

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Scleropages jardinii

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAustralian Pearl Arowana: Highly Aggressive

Zebra Spiny Eel & Australian Smelt

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Retropinna semoni

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAustralian Smelt: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Axelrod's Rainbowfish

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Chilatherina axelrodi

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulAxelrod's Rainbowfish: Peaceful

Zebra Spiny Eel & Badis (Chameleon Fish)

Mastacembelus zebrinus · Badis badis

Possible with Caution

Zebra Spiny Eel: PeacefulBadis (Chameleon Fish): Semi-Aggressive