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Rhamphichthys marmoratus

Marbled Sand Eel, Marbled Knifefish
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
5–6
dGH
10–20 ppm
Size
35 cm
Tank
400 L
Rhamphichthys marmoratus is a peaceful fish, best kept in species-specific tanks unless housed with other large, non-aggressive fish. They are nocturnal and will require plenty of hiding spaces with low lighting to mimic their natural habitat.

Water parameters

Hardness
10–20 ppm
Temperature
22–25°C
pH
5–6

Tank & size

Fish size
35 cm
Tank length
150 cm
Tank volume
400 L

Distribution

Central America