SYN: Macrognathus maculatus
PD: An elongated fish with a long snout. The back and flanks are dark brown in color, while the belly is light brown to white. A fine yellow line extends from the tip of the snout, through the eye, and to the rear of the fish. The upper parts may be marked with faint bars. The upper part of the dorsal fin has three obvious eye-spots.
SIZE: To 14" (36 cm), although not usually larger than 8” (20 cm) in captivity.
SS: Other Mastacembelus and Aethiomastacembelus species.
HAB: Southeast Asia; fresh and brackish waters in Borneo, Java, Sumatra, Thailand
S: bottom
TANK: A tank measuring 24” (61 cm) with a volume of 20 gallons (75 L) is adequate for fish up to 5" (13 cm) in length. Specimen longer than this must be kept in larger tanks. Follow recommendations for M. circumcinctus .
WATER: pH 6-8 (7.0), 6-35 dH (10), 73-79°F (23-26°C), some salt can be added if desired
SB: A peaceful fish ideal for a community tank containing fish over the length of 3" (7.5 cm). Often shy when first introduced, but may become friendly once acclimated. Gets along well with own species as long as they are similar in size.
SC: Large Gouramis, Knifefish, Giant Danios, large Loaches, Loricarids, Eartheaters, Acaras, Cichlasomines, Asian Catfish
FOOD: Live; ...

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