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Freshwater Snake Eel (Lamnostoma kampeni<\/em>)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Overview<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The Freshwater Snake Eel is a long, slender, burrowing species resembling a small aquatic snake. It is secretive and fascinating, spending much of its time hidden in sand or soft substrate, making it ideal for large, species-specific aquariums or biotope setups.<\/p>\n

Origin<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Native to Southeast Asia and New Guinea, inhabiting rivers, estuaries, and slow-moving freshwater systems with sandy or muddy bottoms.<\/p>\n

Feeding<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Carnivorous. Accepts live or frozen foods such as small fish, worms, shrimp, and other meaty items. Regular feeding with protein-rich foods is essential for growth and health.<\/p>\n

Tank Mates<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Best kept with large, peaceful fish that won\u2019t harass or compete aggressively. Avoid small fish or invertebrates that may be eaten. Not suitable for standard community tanks.<\/p>\n

Aggression<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Generally shy and non-aggressive toward tank mates but predatory toward smaller animals. Territorial when burrowing, preferring to establish a \u201chome\u201d in the substrate.<\/p>\n

Experience Level<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Advanced. Requires a large aquarium with deep, soft sand or fine gravel for burrowing and stable, clean water conditions.<\/p>\n

Water Parameters<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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    Temperature:<\/strong> 75\u00b0F \u2013 82\u00b0F (24\u00b0C \u2013 28\u00b0C)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    pH:<\/strong> 6.5 \u2013 7.5<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Hardness:<\/strong> 5 \u2013 15 dGH<\/p>\n<\/li>\n

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    Notes:<\/strong> Provide a tight-fitting lid as they are skilled escape artists; maintain a deep, soft substrate for burrowing.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Secretive, unique, and predatory, the Freshwater Snake Eel (Lamnostoma kampeni<\/em>) is a fascinating species for advanced aquarists seeking an unusual centerpiece for large freshwater tanks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Freshwater Snake Eel (Lamnostoma kampeni) Overview The Freshwater Snake Eel is a long, slender, burrowing species resembling a small aquatic snake. It is secretive and fascinating, spending much of its time hidden in sand or soft substrate, making it ideal for large, species-specific aquariums or biotope setups. Origin Native to Southeast Asia and New Guinea, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":5001,"template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[38],"product_tag":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-5002","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-eel","8":"first","9":"instock","10":"taxable","11":"shipping-taxable","12":"purchasable","13":"product-type-simple"},"group_of_quantity":0,"min_quantity":0,"max_quantity":"","exclude_order_quantity_value_rules":"no","exclude_category_quantity_rules":"no","combine_variations":"no","exclude_global_add_ons":[],"addons":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product\/5002","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/5001"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5002"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_brand&post=5002"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_cat&post=5002"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/aquadistribution.co.uk\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fproduct_tag&post=5002"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}