The "eel indian yellowtail" most likely refers to the barred spiny eel (Macrognathus~pancalus), a freshwater fish native to South Asia with a slender, snake-like body and a distinctive yellow tail fin. It is a nocturnal bottom-dweller that grows up to about 18 cm (7 inches) and lives in slow-moving waters like rivers, canals, and ponds. Its appearance is a green or brown base with yellow bars on its tail.
Appearance and characteristics
Body: Elongated, slender, and snake-like.
Color: Green or brown, with barred yellow tail fins.
Size: Typically grows to about 18 cm (7 inches).
Other features:
It has numerous spines preceding its dorsal fin, distinguishing it from true eels.
Males are generally more slender than females.
Habitat and behavior
Habitat: Freshwater environments like slow-moving rivers, canals, ponds, and streams.
It is a bottom-dweller that burrows in the substrate.
It is nocturnal, feeding mainly at night.
Aquarium care:
Requires a minimum 20–30 gallon tank with a fine sand substrate for burrowing.
Prefers dim lighting and requires hiding spots like driftwood or caves.
A tight-fitting lid is necessary, as these fish can jump out of aquariums.
Diet
Diet: Carnivorous, feeding on worms, insect larvae, and small crustaceans.
In aquariums: Best fed with live, frozen, or freeze-dried foods like bloodworms, earthworms, and small crustaceans.
The "eel indian yellowtail" most likely refers to the barred spiny eel (Macrognathus~pancalus), a freshwater fish native to South Asia with a slender, snake-like body and a distinctive yellow tail fin. It is a nocturnal bottom-dweller that grows up to about 18 cm (7 inches) and lives in slow-moving waters like rivers, canals, and ponds. Its appearance is a green or brown base with yellow bars on its tail.
Appearance and characteristics
Body: Elongated, slender, and snake-like.
Color: Green or brown, with barred yellow tail fins.
Size: Typically grows to about 18 cm (7 inches).
Other features:
It has numerous spines preceding its dorsal fin, distinguishing it from true eels.
Males are generally more slender than females.
Habitat and behavior
Habitat: Freshwater environments like slow-moving rivers, canals, ponds, and streams.
It is a bottom-dweller that burrows in the substrate.
It is nocturnal, feeding mainly at night.
Aquarium care:
Requires a minimum 20–30 gallon tank with a fine sand substrate for burrowing.
Prefers dim lighting and requires hiding spots like driftwood or caves.
A tight-fitting lid is necessary, as these fish can jump out of aquariums.
Diet
Diet: Carnivorous, feeding on worms, insect larvae, and small crustaceans.
In aquariums: Best fed with live, frozen, or freeze-dried foods like bloodworms, earthworms, and small crustaceans.
