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About Two-Lined Snake Eel
Callechelys bilinearis is a slender, elongate eel with a distinctive tan or pale body marked by two prominent dark lines running the length of its body. The snout is somewhat flattened, and the fish possesses small eyes typical of benthic eels. Adults reach approximately 24 inches in length.
Key facts
- Diet Details
- Feed small marine meats such as finely chopped shrimp, small fish pieces, and frozen marine preparations. Offer 2–3 times weekly once acclimated; this species may be reluctant to feed initially and prefers to hunt at night.
- Water Parameters
- Temperature: 72-78°F pH: 8.1-8.3 Salinity: 1.02-1.025
- Family
- Congridae
- Difficulty Level
- This species is challenging for most hobbyists due to difficulty in acclimation, reluctance to feed in captivity, and incompatibility with reef systems. Best suited for experienced keepers with dedicated fish-only systems and patience for long adjustment periods.
- Care Level
- Hard
- Temperament
- Semi Aggressive
- Aka
- Tieso Dos Rayas
- Max Size
- 24
- Appearance
- Callechelys bilinearis is a slender, elongate eel with a distinctive tan or pale body marked by two prominent dark lines running the length of its body. The snout is somewhat flattened, and the fish possesses small eyes typical of benthic eels. Adults reach approximately 24 inches in length.
- Min tank size
- 75 gallons
- Common Health Issues
- Marine ich, Fin rot, Swim bladder disorder, Hole-in-the-head disease, Velvet disease
- Care Requirements
- • Minimum 75 gallon tank with plenty of rockwork and sand for burrowing • Temperature range 72–78°F; maintain pH 8.1–8.3 and salinity 1.020–1.025 SG • Primarily nocturnal; provide hiding places and low lighting to reduce stress • Feed small marine meats 2–3 times daily once established; may refuse food initially • Not suitable for reef tanks due to predatory nature on small fish and invertebrates • Requires careful acclimation and a mature, well-established system
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