Zig-zag eel vs Amazon leaffish: can they live together?

Verdict: Not recommended

  • The Amazon leaffish is best kept in a species tank.
  • The Amazon leaffish can be semi-aggressive or nip fins.
  • The Zig-zag eel is aggressive towards other fish.
  • An adult Zig-zag eel is about 4 times the length of a Amazon leaffish and may eat it.
  • Both are comfortable at 22–26°C (72–79°F).
  • A pH of 6.5 suits both.

Side by side

Zig-zag eelAmazon leaffish
Adult size38 cm (15 in)10 cm (3.9 in)
Minimum tank475 L (125 US gal)75 L (20 US gal)
Temperature22–27°C (72–81°F)22–26°C (72–79°F)
pH6.5–7.56.0–6.5
Hardness–5–8 dGH (89–143 ppm)
TemperamentAggressiveSemi-aggressive
Community tankGoodNot suitable
Care levelEasyDifficult
DietOmnivoreCarnivore

Species profiles