HomeCompare fishIndonesian snakehead vs Lesser spiny eel Indonesian snakehead vs Lesser spiny eel: can they live together? Verdict: Not recommendedThe Lesser spiny eel is aggressive towards other fish.The Indonesian snakehead is best kept in a species tank.The Indonesian snakehead is aggressive towards other fish.An adult Indonesian snakehead is about 3 times the length of a Lesser spiny eel and may eat it.Both are comfortable at 22–28°C (72–82°F).A pH of 6.5–7.5 suits both.Side by sideIndonesian snakeheadLesser spiny eelAdult size130 cm (51 in)38 cm (15 in)Minimum tank–115 L (30 US gal)Temperature22–28°C (72–82°F)20–28°C (68–82°F)pH6.5–7.56.5–7.5Hardness–6–35 dGH (107–625 ppm)TemperamentAggressiveAggressiveCommunity tankNot suitableGoodCare levelEasyEasyDietCarnivoreOmnivoreSpecies profilesIndonesian snakeheadChanna micropeltesLesser spiny eelMacrognathus aculeatus